Store Manager

Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) the largest light rail network in the UK!

We are recruiting for a Stores Manager who will play a crucial role with the daytoday management of Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM) stores. You will be leading from the front a high performing team to deliver an exceptional service across the business keeping our Trams flowing on the network and our customers moving around Greater Manchester.

Working closely with the Stock & Supply Chain Manager you will have the daytoday responsibility for the operational management of the Stores including upholding operational standards reviewing and implementing processes overseeing the inventory and storage of components and materials whilst assisting with planning for and management of the demand for repairable and spares parts with suppliers.

No day will be the same youll play an integral role working with third party contracts and identifying areas of improvement to monitor stock levels and assist in maintaining optimal inventory of stock to meet demand.

So If you would love to join the team within Manchesters iconic Metrolink what are you waiting for we cant wait to hear from you!

Key accountabilities will include:

• Be an effective leader of the Stores team responsible for all people management matters relating to performance management assisting with personal development and engagement initiatives
• Lead from the front on what good looks like to promotes a customer centric approach to ways of working
• Identify areas for improvement within inventory management processes and implement solutions to enhance efficiency
• Lead on all associated stock accountability overseeing the storage organisation and any distribution of parts and materials
• Coordinate with the supply chain team and suppliers to ensure procurement of parts and materials as needed to aid timely delivery
• Reconcile and manage all inventory of stock ensuring appropriate record management processes are in place for ongoing monitoring maintenance replenishment and distribution
• Work closely with the Stock & Supply Chain Manager Finance and Commercial teams to ensure a smooth process to manage third party and supplier contract and any discrepancies are identified and actioned
• Assist with the ongoing review of all current standard operating procedures for the stores department to help implement areas of improvement including repairable and obsolete items management
• Assist with the management of thirdparty contracts and supplier relationships (including Unipart Rail) for ongoing reviews of existing service agreements and performance monitoring
• Develop and review risk assessments and safety standards for the department
• Build and maintain effective cross organisational working relationships to facilitate delivery of activities

What youll bring:

• Experience of managing a team in a logistics or stores environment
• Knowledge of the rail industry and related supply chains (desirable)
• Experience of managing contract compliance and assessing/minimising business risk (desirable)
• Experience of operating within an engineering and transport industry (desirable)
• An understanding / experience of a material supply chain environment
• Experience in business / continuous improvement processes which will have a positive impact on the operational and commercial aspects of the business
• Experience of working alongside an engineering department with the ability to read basic engineering drawings (desirable)
• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills to support your team and drive engagement and motivation
• Develop and build collaborative working relationships with peers and team members focused on achieving business goals
• Flexible approach you can adapt to your situation to get the best results
• Results focused with a passion for delivering work on time and working as part of an awesome team
• Champion health safety and what good looks like ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and others is embedding Just Culture in all ways of working.

What we will offer you:

• A starting salary of 48431
• Full time
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda Currys PC World John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

The closing date for applications: Wednesday 21 May 2025

Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.

Our commitment to you:

At KAM we celebrate the diversity of our customers communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce which is equitable inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders ages ethnicities cultures abilities and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

We live our values of We Care We Commit We Imagine through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued respected and empowered to thrive.

To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments. You can contact our team here .

What we will need to check:

If you are successful we will need to complete several preemployment checks prior to you starting. These include.

• Proof of address.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
• Preemployment medical (level subject to role).
• Criminal Records selfdeclaration check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track 99 stops and 147 trams with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and society at large.