Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in peoples day. We are seeking a Stores Manager to join our team based from Ashford (Kent) on a 2 year fixed term contract. Can you move people? Apply now. What youll do Responsible for leading and directing the stores team ensuring that all materials are received, stored and issued in accordance with local procedures ensuring that products are in a serviceable condition when used. Ensure all stores IT systems are upheld and maintained by all stores staff. Responsible for the production, implementation and continuous improvement of procedures/work instructions that are required to ensure that the team performs the stores activities in a professional and consistent manner. Responsible for reviewing, reporting and monitoring daily DEMB issues raised within the stores that may affect the material supply. Accountable for ensuring that stock takes are undertaken in accordance with the agreed procedures. Accountable for keeping all areas where material is stored clean and tidy and ensure that materials are only stored in designated locations. The experience youll need To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application; 5 years experience in stores environment with managerial responsibilities. NVQ level 4 in logistics and stores warehousing or equivalent Excellent communication and negotiation skills required to lead and motivate team Experience in materials / procurement environment Familiar with T&RS systems and material requirements (desirable) IMACS and CODA Forklift driving license (essential) ILM 3 (Working Towards) ISOH Qualification As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here. Other things to know This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isnt available for this role. If you applied but werent successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again. Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply. What youll get in return Along with your salary, the rewards youll get include: a final salary pension 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays) free rail travel across our networks. Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits. A bit about Southeastern Were one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations. However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. Its about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey. Its also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey were fully committed to and were proud to have been named a Great Place to Work at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women. Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us. Learn more about our railway and what we achieved in 2023. ADZN1_UKTJ