Apprentice Yard Stores Controller Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire, NG17 8GJ We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Yard Stores Controller to join the UK’s largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor. What you'll be doing Learn the basics in stores management, leading to becoming a fully qualified stores person. Attend college accordingly and complete a stores person apprenticeship programme. Assisting with the management of stock and maintaining assets centrally on the central database. To work alongside the stores person, documentation related to the assets sales to be kept updated on the system. Assist with the taking of requests from Divisions and produce requisitions to reduce the overall costs associated with purchasing Assist with the management of deliveries and re-stocking of items Conduct self in a way that reflect and promotes the Van Elle company values. Good understanding of housekeeping within the stores / own personal space. Understand and act in accordance with Van Elle’s policies and procedures Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake. Who we're looking for: Self motivated Good IT and numeracy skills, with experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Practical, logical, and able to solve problems quickly. Strong organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure. Excellence written and verbal communication skills. Experience of effectively managing own priorities and meeting deadlines, in a fast-pace environment. High level of attention to detail and accuracy Other Requirements: Eligible to work and live in the UK. Flexibility to travel in the UK. A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable) What you’ll get in return: Competitive salary depending on experience. Hours of work are 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday May include Saturday Morning. 22 days holiday plus bank/public holidays. Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities. Onsite Canteen. Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line. About Us Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor in the UK. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail. Employing over 700 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.