Material Handler, Laira

Req ID: 471661

Material Handler

Location: Plymouth (Onsite)

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary: c. 26K Benefits

Closing Date: 16th June 2025

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Material Handler tojoin our team in Plymouth and be a key member of the Supply ChainTeam based at Laira depot to process delivered material to the customer and returning material to the Supply Chain to ensure availability of material

Your future role

Take on a new challenge in Plymouth and apply your Material Handling expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll report to the Platform Materials Manager and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Services team in Alstom UK&I.

Day-to-day youll complete the daily activities required to manage material within the Stores ensuring good material flow and an efficient delivery to our customer. Activities include goods delivery checks stock counting goods issuing serial number tracking and processing of material to suppliers with constant focus on safety and customer service.

Well look to you to perform the following:

• Check delivery quality and quantity of material on delivery.
• Book material into the computerised system.
• Hand over material to customer ensuring traceability.
• Produce documentation and complete stock audits.
• Pick and package kits for Exams and remote depots.
• Pick pack and process broken material to the external Supply Chain.
• Using computer systems to manage material to hold accurate information related to all aspects of the Stores function.
• Arranging transport requirements.
• Managing deliveries to/from depots.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Educational Requirements

• 5 GCSEs Grade C and above including Maths and English or equivalent
• Desirably currently holds Counter Balance and Flexi Truck licences.

Essential Knowledge / Experience

• Experience within a stores environment
• Knowledge of SAP and Maximo systems
• Ability to liaise with other departments and supplier
• Ability to use IT tools such as Excel Word and MS Office systems

Things youll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:

• Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with colleagues and customers based all over the world
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension life ins. medical).

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a disability confident leader accredited employer we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.

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