Stores Advisor

Sureserve Compliance Fire, part of the Sureserve Group, is a specialist in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire safety and electrical systems, providing fire and electrical compliance and testing services. This covers a comprehensive range of physical infrastructure and safety considerations required for a building to meet regulatory requirements. As a leading fire and electrical compliance service provider to the public sector, our success relies upon a market-leading, engaged, and highly skilled team, for which we are always seeking skilled and self-motivated individuals to join.

Purpose of the Role/Role Overview:

• To ensure stock materials, specialist parts, equipment and general consumables are available as required to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Raising requisitions and electronic orders to ensure all items are readily available.
• Receive incoming stock and engineer returns and distributing it as required.
• Process material and other requests through the most appropriate and cost-effective supplier.
• Liaising with engineers on any stock related matter to ensure they are adequately supported to complete first-time visit repairs.

General Duties/Key Responsibilities:

• Raise orders as required to ensure continuity of stock on engineers’ vans and for scheduled jobs.
• Produce order requests and documentation accurately for issue to suppliers and use by other key contacts.
• Pick stock in stores for operatives as per materials request forms.
• Manage the receipt of goods and services, ensuring items are available when needed.
• Reviewing and resolving invoice/PO matching queries.
• Handling incoming mail, e-mail and calls, assisting with replies and resolutions of all queries.
• Maintain stock management and control systems by recording items received and issued.
• Assist in maintaining the tidiness and safety of stores and external areas.
• Oversee waste and recycling removal, maintaining records for ISO compliance.
• Compliance with Heath & Safety, Equal Opportunities and other Company Policies, raising concerns whenever necessary.
• Any other duties reasonably requested including working outside of core hours as and when required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• First rate communication skills, able to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues and suppliers
• Computer literate with good MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.) skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritise workload
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst paying attention to the detail
• Must be a team player

Experience:

• Previous stores experience desirable, but not essential
• Understanding of health and safety in a stores environment
• Understanding of stock control
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics Navision or Business Central desirable but not essential.

Working Environment:

This is an office position that involves collaborating closely with the stores and other office teams, whilst also engaging with our field engineers. Expect a dynamic and fast paced work setting that combines office-based coordination with on-going communication with field operatives. The role necessitates proactive interaction and liaison with colleagues/suppliers to ensure effective communication and alignment of objectives.

Additional Perks:

• 25 days annual leave
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Annual performance related bonus
• Progression opportunities
• Commitment to training and development
• Structured induction program and review of individuals training ambitions
• Employee Assistance Program. Qualified mental health first aiders
• Health cash back scheme
• 5% club member (Earn and learn job opportunities)