Stores Assistant - Reed : Job Details

• Pay: £12.67 PAYE / £15.51 Umbrella
• Location: Barnsley, S71
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (5 months)

My client are seeking a Stores Assistant to join their team at the Carlton Depot. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a successful, award-winning social housing provider in Barnsley. As a Stores Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring an effective and comprehensive delivery service to our Operational Teams.

• Assist in the efficient and effective delivery of comprehensive stores services.
• Pick materials from stock based on electronic requests, ensuring accuracy.
• Manage all processes associated with ordering, storage, stock checking, and distribution of materials, plant, and equipment.
• Liaise with Operations Staff to plan effectively for the provision of materials, plant, and equipment.
• Resolve queries and enquiries, chase up outstanding orders and purchases, including liaising with operational staff, procurement staff, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
• Report any damaged stock to the Stores Supervisor and assist in investigating any stock variances.
• Conduct regular stock checks and assist with van stock checks as required.
• Issue and return plant and tools to Operatives from the Plant store, maintaining accurate computerised records and reporting any faulty items.
• Maintain a computerised stock control system and assist in the development and introduction of new systems.
• Ensure good housekeeping, clear away rubbish, store items correctly, and follow health and safety procedures.
• Assist in developing and administering an effective delivery service across construction services, delivering stock to drop-off points around the borough on a rota system.

• Experience working in a store or warehouse environment.
• Proficiency with software applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and manual handling.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Comprehensive PPE provided.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving homes and communities in Barnsley.

What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:

• A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any  bookings
• Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
• A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure 
• A dedicated payroll team 
• Access to free training
• Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
• Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
• Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
• Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's