cwdepot

Our client, a national civil engineering contractor, are seeking an experienced Depot Coordinator to join their team on a contract basis. There may be an opportunity for a permanent position also after 12 weeks.

Duties andResponsibilities

• In collaboration with the NFE Manager, and to enable operational efficiency, coordinate the local fleet by ensuring servicing, roadworthiness, availability and proper use. This includes all related administration and driver tracking allocations.
• Proactively manage the maintenance and inspection programme from planning to administration, ensuring all equipment is compliant and fit for purpose. Where necessary, remove items from use.
• Be responsible for goods in, goods out, and stock rotation to ensure quality as well as operational and cost efficiencies.
• Ensure materials are correctly labelled and stored to comply with regulations and reduce wastage.
• Undertake regular stock checks to ensure availability, while avoiding excess stock piling.
• Issue tools and equipment to local teams, ensuring these are returned after use whenever possible.
• Oversee the maintenance of local machinery to ensure safe use and cost control.
• Act as a local representative for buildings and facilities. This includes routine compliance checks, eg fire alarm testing and legionella. Be the point of contact for contractors attending site to ensure tasks are completed to a satisfactory standard and in a timely fashion.
• Make small purchases (such as keys) as required to maximise depot efficiencies are met.
• Take a consistent and accurate approach to record-keeping by using existing systems to log and update information such as: equipment testing, facilities inspection eg fire alarm testing so audit and inspection information is readily available and coherent.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks such as replacing cables, fitting signs, lubrication and minor mechanical repairs and fitting telematics units to vehicles in order to manage cost and enable operational output.
• Make adequate arrangements for waste disposal and collection with waste reduction in mind.
• Undertake site deliveries as and when required.
• Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping in the stores and yard areas in line with legislation and company procedures.

Skills and Experience

• A pro-active problem solver who naturally takes ownership to drive solutions, escalating where necessary.
• Commercially savvy to manage a minimal-wastage environment and maximise profitability.
• Process driven to drive consistency of approach across the business an ensure compliance.
• A self-starter who is organised and flexible to meet rapidly changing business demands.
• Hold a current driving licence, preferably with towing experience.
• Proven experience in a similar role, and knowledge of working in an environment that requires knowledge and understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Demonstrable computer literacy across various software platforms.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at a range of levels both in writing and verbally.
• Experience of maintaining small machinery and equipment, ideally including PAT testing.

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