Position: Stores Person

Location: First Bus Rochdale, 4 Corporation Road, OL11 4EU

Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 07:00-15:30

Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour

About First Bus Engineering

We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

About The Role

As an Engineering Stores Person, you'll help the Area Stores Manager run the depot stores smoothly. Your work will support the engineering team and help keep things running well for our customers.
You'll deal with day-to-day problems in the stores and let your manager know about any important issues or concerns.

If you have commercial vehicle parts advisory/stock management experience then we'd love to hear from you!
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Area Stores Manager to ensure optimum management of material and fuel stocks, and the accurate and timely processing of warranty claims
• You'll be responsible for ensuring that vehicle parts and fuel are available to meet the depot's operational needs
• You'll stay informed of any changes to the fleet and adjust stock levels accordingly
• This includes following procedures for bulk fuel deliveries and accurately reconciling fuel stocks
• Ensure stores areas are kept clean and tidy, and stock is stored in a secure, safe, and efficient manner
• Support the Area Stores Manager to monitor and manage stock usage
• Maintain relevant business systems to accurately records all aspects of stock management
   

About You 

• Some commercial vehicle parts advisory/stock management experience would be great, however we can provide training where required
• A clean UK driving licence would be beneficial for this role, though not essential
• The ability to work independently when required and to help support a wider team

Rewards & Benefits

Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support

• Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service
• Free bus pass upon joining First Bus
• Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets, and many more
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Free laundry service for your PPE/overalls
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
   

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.