Job Description

About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Inventory Assistant to join our Plant and Fleet OHL Back Office Team in Derby.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing all activities related to plant and logistics stock management.
You will report to the Stock Control Team Leader and Systems & Compliance Manager, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our stock records and supporting the smooth operation of our plant and logistics services.
What you'll be doing
Your accountabilities will be as follows:

• Completing regular physical inventory (PI) counts in the Stores, Workshop, and Yard locations, and investigating stock variances to resolution (around 50% of daily duties).

• Liaising with internal and external customers to respond to stock requests and queries.

• Managing On/Off Hire transactions and work card processing.

• Coordinating and accurately managing stock, ensuring all procedures are followed.

• Resolving stock issues, including procurement and transactional movements.

• Maintaining and updating computerised stock control records.

• Supporting IT system audits, GRN coordination, PAT testing, and calibration.

• Assisting in creating purchase orders for new stock in line with company procedures.

• Ensuring all orders are received within SLAs and following up with suppliers as needed.

• Providing support to the Systems & Compliance Manager and producing ad hoc management reports.

• Ensuring all work complies with Company Safety Rules, Health & Safety Legislation, and Environmental Standards.

Who we're looking for

• Experience in inventory management and stock control, with knowledge of "lean" techniques desirable.

• Competence in MS 365 platforms (Excel, Word, Outlook) and stock management systems.

• Experience in plant and tool hire is beneficial.

• Reach and FLT licence advantageous.

• Good understanding of stores/warehouse operations.

• Experience working in both stores/warehouse and office environments.

• Excellent team working and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to interact effectively with plant & logistic service teams, suppliers, internal and external customers, and management.

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...
About us
Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:

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