Stores Operative

Stores Operative – Cambridge

Job reference: BAS 28/18

Contract type: Full Time

Duration: Open-Ended Appointment

Salary: In the range of £18,190 to £19,350 per annum.

Benefits: We offer generous benefits

Team: Stores & Shipping team

Location: Cambridge

Closing date: 8 April, 2018 11:59 pm

Description

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are looking for a Stores Operative to join their busy shipping team. The role involves supporting a wide range of functions within the supply chain logistics team, including receiving items at goods-in, loading and unloading transport, and preparing goods for freight.

You will need to be physically capable of carrying out the manual work with excellent attention to details for the clerical side of the role. We are looking for someone with good time management and experience of working successfully within a small team.

Purpose

Working under the supervision of the Stores Manager the role holder will be involved in a range of support functions in the Supply Chain Logistics team.
The role includes some manual tasks, including lifting. There may be a requirement to work outside of core hours during busy periods.

Qualification

GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.

Duties

• Receiving, checking, notification and distribution of stores received in goods-in.
• Loading and unloading transports.
• Preparation of goods for freight.
• Handling, consolidation, documentation, packing and marking of cargo.
• Clerical duties to include accurately maintaining official logs.
• Support to other areas when required.
• To undertake other duties as required by the Director of BAS.

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 28/18

Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 8th April 2018
Interviews are scheduled to be held on: w/c TBC
Proposed start date: As soon as possible

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities and disabled people are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job role.

From April 2018, the British Antarctic Survey, a component part of the Natural Environment Research Council, will be part of UK Research and Innovation. UK Research and Innovation will bring together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. The vision for the new organisation is to be the best research and innovation organisation in the world.

From April 2018, you will be employed by UK Research and Innovation.