Job Description

Who are we?

Stadler Rail Service UK Limited (SRS UK) is a subsidiary of Stadler. SRS UK provides a train maintenance service for a growing number of clients in the UK. In the next few years over 150 new Stadler trains will be joining the UK Rail Network which signifies the start of an exciting future for Stadler in the UK. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry.

We are looking to recruit a Materials Handler to join the Purchasing and Procurement team at our Canton and Taffs Well Depot. Reporting to the Stores Supervisor, the role will be responsible for working within our warehouse, moving, handling and storing different materials as well as tracking the stock within the warehouse, recording orders, and storing the merchandise. Please note that this position will involve both day and night shifts.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

Personnel

Receipt, stocking and issue of material to staff; preparation of material by request for local depots as required. Assist in system activities (including IT based systems) to include ordering of material and receipt / issue of stock items. Assist in identifying and maintaining optimum levels of stock. This will include using ERP, EAM software, liaising with suppliers, and providing feedback at daily meetings. Monitoring of the packaging and receipting of all material on goods inwards and outward, including warranty returns and recording of serial numbers of assets. Ensuring comprehensive records are maintained, analysed and reported upon to inform future production and supply requirements. Carry out storekeeping activities associated with correct stock handling procedures, such as: Stock counts Control of 'shelf life' Stock rotation of material (e.g. new to back; old to front) Control of COSHH material Maintain stores and storage areas e.g. modification of stores, colour-coded designated floor zones and any other zone controlled systems. Managing suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and early warning of issues. Carry out all tasks as requested by the Materials Manager or Engineering Director, and in their absence, their nominated deputy, in accordance with personal competence levels required. Delivery of required equipment to the appropriate location. Continuously seek to identify efficiencies and improvements to how Stadler manage materials, including but not limited to purchasing, storage and distribution of materials.

Organisational

Support the development and implementation of standards and procedures in accordance with legal, legislative and moral obligations of Stadler. Responsible for adhering to safety / quality systems and support the implementation thereof Demonstrate values based behaviour. Assist in achieving material management targets on a continual basis in line with business and functional targets. The above description only serves as a characterisation of activities, and is not an exhaustive list. The job holder is therefore expected to also perform all other relevant work they are asked to do, within reason.

What are we looking for?

Essential

Knowledge of material supply principles, procedures and practices. IT skills in Microsoft Office and other applications used for stock management.

Desirable

Understanding of rolling stock maintenance practices including the requirements and use of materials and parts. A knowledge of H&S regulations applicable to the railway and the workplace. Forklift truck experience and/or licence. Experience of continuous improvement. Professional qualification in stores management and stock control. Proven experience of operation with stock control and purchasing systems. Knowledge of various ERP, EAM software packages, specifically Infor products. Experience of identifying and implementing continual improvement to material management and purchasing.

What can we offer you?

27,820.00 per annum 20% Shift Allowance 36-hour working week Holiday entitlement - 237.6 hours De?ned Contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. Auto-enrolment at 4% matched contribution rate with the option to increase up to 10% which remains matched. Enhanced Maternity Policy Enhanced Paternity Policy Cycle to Work Scheme. Company paid membership of cashback health plan with Healthshield.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,820.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025