Material Handler, Soho

Req ID: 455096

Location: Soho (Birmingham)

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 20/11/2024

Base Salary: circa £34000 plus benefits

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

Working as part of the Logistics Team, on a shift pattern to cover a 24/7 operation, to maintain the data accuracy of the IT systems (SAP and MAXIMO) by recording all necessary information regarding inventory stock levels, work orders and the tracking of serialised equipment’s.

The individual is responsible for completing all aspects of the logistics functions daily activities including Off Loading, Goods Receipt and Material Issuing through the appropriate standard processes, whilst maintaining Maximo integrity and liaising with Production to manage the Maximo Maintenance System.

We’ll look to you for:

• Create, update and Complete MAXIMO Work Orders. Within a timely manner to maintain the data integrity of the information within MAXIMO for all work required and completed on the Fleet. Produce work order documentation from MAXIMO for Production to allow work completed to be recorded. Provide support to complete historical analysis in MAXIMO of previous work orders completed.
• To complete general Stores activities, including Off Loading, Goods In, Material Locating and Material issuing. Use mechanical handling equipment to complete standard tasks and activities within the Stores area, the depot and to support Production where required to ensure the safe completion of activities.
• Completing accurate material quantity audits for different types of material, ensuring the completion of standard audit documentation and the timely updating of the IT systems to reflect the audit results.
• Processing unserviceable material from site back to the dedicated repair agents. This includes packaging, labelling and producing the appropriate documentation.
• Responsible for achieving the desired 5s housekeeping standards on a shift by shift basis by maintaining their working environment to eliminate safety risks, hazards and untidiness. Work with the wider Team to identify continuous improvements to increase the level of storage standards, identify risks and solutions and improve the material flow through the Stores.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Experience within a stores environment
• Knowledge of SAP and Maximo systems
• Desirably currently holds Counter Balance and Flexi Truck licences.
• Ability to liaise with other departments and supplier
• Ability to use IT tools such as Excel, Word and MS Office systems

Things you’ll 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.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• 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 social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

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' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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