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Stores, Parts Administrator - Rossendale

Stores, Parts Administrator - Rossendale

Buckhurst Plant Hire is recruiting a Stores, Parts Administrator based in Waterfoot, Rossendale.

About Us

Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1993 by the Walsh family. From our humble beginnings in a small yard with only a handful of machines as our offering, the company has grown phenomenally in size since then. Buckhurst, with an annual turnover of £15 million, is now operating from several depots across the UK and Scotland with over 3000 pieces of machinery and plant

Buckhurst now employs over 100 dedicated people across our depots and field-based roles, while working hard to retain that small business family feel from the early ’90s.

During this time, Buckhurst has developed a strong reputation in the industry for supplying quality plant equipment at very competitive prices. We are distinguished by our outstanding levels of customer service, and this has underpinned our growth as well as ensuring a loyal customer base who have relied on Buckhurst for their equipment time and time again.

The company has established itself by working to four brand values, these are Reliability, Trust, Outstanding Service, and Local to You.

Our mission statement is to be the customers’ first choice for rental equipment—delivering a top level of service wherever and whenever required through a working culture and environment that allows our staff to develop and make decisions. In doing so, they will share in the growth and prosperity of our business.

What’s it like to work for us?

We are a very down-to-earth and fun bunch at Buckhurst, and every depot has its own personality and culture. Everyone has an important role to play within this family-run business, whereby you’re not just a number and you’re expected to roll your sleeves up and “muck in” so to speak, so you may need a pair of wellies in our plant yards!

Location: Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 7JA.

Attractive Salary: Salary negotiable, dependent upon experience & qualifications.

Role: Stores, Parts Administrator

Outline of responsibilities:

The principal role of the Stores/Parts Administrator is to ensure that the workshop has the correct facilities to enable the maintenance and inspection of equipment in line with the company's quality management system. This position has come available due to an internal change of role.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Order parts at the request of fitters with the approval of the depot manager and ensure that they are assigned to the relevant job sheets.
  • Ensure that purchase orders are created and passed to suppliers.
  • Ensure that all stock orders are done in a timely manner to suit business requirements.
  • Ensure the cost of parts is added to fitters job sheets.
  • All items are processed through the Insphire system when received.

Maintaining Stock Levels and Housekeeping

  • Stock levels must be maintained in line with business requirements, particularly for quickly moving products.
  • All stock must be stored correctly and in the relevant location.
  • A COSSH file must be kept for any hazardous products.
  • Issue of parts and consumables to workshop staff.
  • Quarterly and yearly stock checks for stores and mobile vans.
  • Waste management of oil and hazardous products and record keeping.
  • Inspection, calibration, PAT testing, and record-keeping of all workshop tools.
  • Working within strict financial budgets and targets.

Essential:

  • Must have parts experience within either the plant/motor or engineering trade.
  • Must have a good knowledge of parts purchase and processes.
  • Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word/Excel and stock processing systems.

Experience:

  • Parts Administrator: 1 year (preferred)

This role will be measured with KPI indicators:

  • Weekly PO report and recovery
  • Organise calibration and PAT testing of BPH equipment, including fitters' vans

What’s in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries in the industry and treat our staff fairly and as individual people - we really look after you. We don’t hold anyone back, and there are many examples of employee promotions within the business, and a lot of our employees have been with us for many years. We like to train and develop our staff to get the best from them, and in return for your hard work and commitment, we provide a safe, fun, relaxed, and flexible work environment for you to succeed.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

  • On-site parking
  • Quarterly bonus scheme
  • Company pension.

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • 10 hour shift

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