Fleet Stores Officer

at  Avon Fire Rescue Service

Do you have a keen eye for detail and knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment? Then apply to be our Fleet Stores Officer today!
Corporate staff
Bristol

HOW TO APPLY

Once you have read the job description, please complete the application form telling us how your skills, qualifications and experience match those required for this role, please provide examples wherever you can. The information you give will assist us in our shortlisting process.
If you experience any issues with the application or require a paper version please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk. Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 5811-2 on any communications. Thank you.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Under the supervision of the Fleet Administration Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Fleet Stores. You will ensure that an efficient and effective service is provided to Avon Fire & Rescue Service.
You will also be responsible for the ordering, receipt, recording, and issuing of vehicle parts in accordance with Fleet and Workshops processes and procedures.

SOME OF THE THINGS YOU WILL BE DOING

• Assist Transport & Technical Services management team with the digitalisation of the Fleet stores process.
• Maintain the Fleet Stores in an organised and tidy condition, ensuring health and safety requirements are met at all times.
• Receive, check and record stock deliveries into the Fleet Stores.
• Take part in ad-hoc stock taking exercises as determined by the Transport & Technical Services management team.
• Manage and maintain computerised records ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with both existing and new suppliers to ensure goods and services are obtained from the most appropriate sources.
• Carry out regular reviews and compare suppliers to ensure goods and services are obtained within suitable timeframes and at competitive prices. Reporting findings and identified areas of improvement to Fleet Administration Manager.
• Ensure Safety Data sheets supplied with parts & chemicals to stores are in keeping with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.

WITH EFFECT FROM JULY 2023 LEGISLATION WAS AMENDED TO ENABLE ALL FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE STANDARD DBS CHECKS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ALL JOB ROLES REQUIRE A STANDARD DBS CHECK, WITH CERTAIN DEFINED ROLES REQUIRING AN ENHANCED CHECK. THESE WILL BE RENEWED THROUGHOUT EMPLOYMENT.

Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.