Engineering Storeman

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Job Introduction

This is an important role in our engineering team. The post holder needs to understand the impact of unavailable stock can have on our patients.
Communicate with Engineers, supervisors and managers at all levels both internal and external.
Completion of contractual paperwork in a timely manner – requests for funding are required for certain types of stock and this is a process which needs to be strictly adhered to.
Annual stock take
Procuring stock at the most competitive price available.
Keeping the stock safe and secure, ensuring all processes are adhered to and escalating when processes have not been followed.

Role Responsibility

One of the main duties that a storeman is responsible for is keeping track of what is available in inventory. The storeman must monitor current stock levels to decide if more should be ordered with guidance from the computerized stock system, as well as organizing existing inventory, so it is easily and safely accessible.

It is the duty of the storeman to find the least expensive source for the inventory and to keep an accurate record of spending. Along with this, the storeman is responsible for monitoring where the inventory is going, along with how much each department is spending. To do this, the storeman will keep accurate records upon delivery of the stock. The storeman is responsible for helping to develop efficient systems and processes for control of stock.

The storeman is responsible for accepting all deliveries of stock. This includes ensuring that they are not damaged and that everything ordered is present and accounted for. They are also responsible for organizing the return of faulty goods and products.

Another aspect of the storeman’s job is ensuring the safety and security of the stock. This takes the form of ensuring that there are adequate security systems in place, including guards, cameras, and alarm systems. They must also enforce health and safety rules and train staff on proper practice within the storeroom, as well as emergency procedures The Storeman will be required to work closely with the finance team ensuring regular reports and updates are issued.

The Ideal Candidate

Confident capable individual who is able to assess situations and use initiative
Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities
Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving using a logical approach
Confident and logical under pressure but must understand urgency and respond accordingly
Confident using IT systems and spreadsheets
Attend external and internal courses as required
Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work regulations.
Reporting writing skills.
Must be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with good level of mathematical skills

Desirable:

Previous experience of managing an Engineering Stores
Previous experience within a Health Service context
Demonstrating maturity in working with multi-discipline trade groups
Any specialist knowledge relevant to the health care environment.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Salary	£12.01 - £12.01
Frequency	Monthly
Job Reference	SDX/TP/456156/55423
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	03 March, 2020
Job Category	Maintenance and Engineering
Business Unit	UK Healthcare
Location	Royal Stoke University Hospital
Posted on	03 February, 2020

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