Stores Supervisor

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Due to a pending retirement we're looking to recruit an experienced Stores Supervisor to take over the overall running of our Engineering Stores in the Humber region. Managing a team of 4 who oversee a stock holding of PPE, Engineering components and fastenings, motors and parts split across both Hull and Immingham. The role will involve travel across all 4 ports and at least one-day per week will be spent in Hull. You should have prior knowledge of a tablet based stock management system and CMMS (ideally Mainsaver or SAP), as well as a high level of competence with MS Office suite of tools.

Why should you make ABP your first Port of call?

-  Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade

-  Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

-  You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected

-  Receive competitive salary and benefits package

-  Get support for training, personal development and further education

-  Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Key Accountabilities
-  Receive, issue and store goods safely within the store’s environment, including plant and materials, to maintain port operations.

-  Ensure stock -levels are maintained and correspond with all relevant documentation. Document all changes.

-  Undertake- and-review safe systems of work relating to the stores environment.

-  Ensure all relevant product data sheets (COSHH) are maintained and issued as required.

-  Liaise with the engineering dept on matters relating to both availability and stocking levels.

-  Continual stock check on all items along with parts obsolescence checks.

Experience & Skills
-  Must have a good knowledge of inventory control.

-  Must possess good organisational skills and be able to work under their own initiative

-  The ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.

-  Flexible working hours sometimes required.

-  Highly computer literate and with excellent communication skills.

-  A basic engineering knowledge would be an advantage.

-  A sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation with experience of driving forward safety initiatives, audits and compliance

-  Service and Customer driven with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.

-  Pro-active approach with sound organisational and motivational skills.

-  Full UK Driving Licence - ideally with a FLT Licence 

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. 

Working hours for the role are Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600, a work van is provided for on-site travel and between the two sides of the Humber region. Closing date for applications is 3rd April, with a one-stage interview process. 

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels