Storeperson - Highways Production Hub (A57 Scheme)
| Posting date: | 07 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M1 |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK12272-512590 |
Summary
Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
About the role
Storeperson - Highways Production Hub (A57 Scheme)
Business Unit: Highways – Production Hub
Reports to: Logistics Manager
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Storeperson with ideally a civils background to join our team working on the A57 Scheme. As a key member of our logistics operation, you’ll ensure the smooth running of our stores, effectively managing stock, equipment, and fleet. You’ll be responsible for coordinating the receipt, issue, and stock levels of materials, plant, and equipment, making sure that everything required for the project is readily available and well-organized.
Role Purpose:
- Oversee the efficient operation of the stores, ensuring that stock levels are maintained to meet the business needs.
- Manage stock and plant levels, providing regular reports on stock levels and highlighting any potential shortages.
- Ensure that operational teams have the tools and equipment they need to succeed on-site.
- Administer cataloguing, segregation, grouping, and the safe disposal of stock and materials.
What you'll be doing
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate and manage plant and stock, ensuring accurate stock management and adherence to procedures.
- Work closely with operational staff to ensure materials are arranged and accessible in line with the project programme.
- Handle unloading and loading of delivery vehicles, ensuring deliveries match advice notes and checking for quality, quantity, and damage.
- Liaise with suppliers to arrange replacements or returns of faulty or damaged stock.
- Order and issue materials, PPE, consumables, and more.
- Hire, accept, and off-hire plant and equipment as needed.
- Manage the calibration of tools and equipment, including lifting gear.
- Maintain a tidy and organized store at all times.
Who we're looking for
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
- Knowledge of the construction industry, ideally with a civils background
- Full clean driving license
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, MSP, MS Word, and Excel
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- CSCS Qualification
Desirable Qualifications:
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- COSHH Coordinator Qualification
- Loadmaster qualification
- Telehandler competency
What We’re Looking For:
- A team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues across different functions.
- A high level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
- A proactive attitude, with the ability to anticipate needs and take the initiative.
- A focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of your work.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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