Mechanical Stores Assistant (Ref: MSA0426)

Irwin M&E is driven by values based on loyalty, safety, innovation and success

Job Description

Job Description

The role of the Mechanical Stores Assistant will be pivotal to Irwin M&E’s ongoing growth and success. It is vital the successful candidate can work as part of the dynamic stores team. The purpose of the role is to manage all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organisational operations. It will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Request, collate and analyse quotations for appropriate materials
• Place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates, and within budget
• Ensure quality and performance of ordered materials in line with required standards and consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit
• Liaise with Contract Managers and inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations
• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met, or exceeded
• Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements
• Keep a constant check on stock levels
• Produce reports and statistics on spending and saving
• Control and reconcile van stock levels
• Control of calibrations of mechanical plant and equipment

Essential Skills & Experience

• Mechanical background
• Possess financial acumen
• High competency level in MS Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate good team ethos

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiating skills
• Networking skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail

The Company Offers

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Working alongside experts in their field
• Health cash plan including compensation for dentistry and optical well being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Additional holiday increase with length of service
• Team building and activity days
• Monthly employee value-based recognition award – monetary gift
• Health, wellbeing and social calendar of events
• Long service awards
• Enhanced marriage leave
• Holiday sell back scheme
• Kingsbridge Membership Club

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Irwin M&E’s continual growth. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and feel you have the ability to meet our criteria, then please send your CV to Irwin.jobs@irwinm-e.com

We are a Responsible Body for AccessNI. A disclosure check will be undertaken; however, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this role. Our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

Closing date for applications is Friday 7^th May 2021 at 4pm.

 

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