General Stores Manager

at  Balfour Beatty

About the role
Become part of the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years! Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a General Stores Manager on the Hinkley Point Project and develop with this amazing project.

A General Stores Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of the
general stores within the PTEC (Plant, Tools, Equipment, and Consumables) department. This role involves managing the storage, inventory, and distribution of materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring that all items are available and in good condition when needed. The General Stores Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining the flow of materials and equipment to support the operations team, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal efficiency.
What you’ll be doing

As a General Stores Manager, you will have the following responsibilities,

• Ensure that the general stores are organised, clean, and well-maintained, adhering to safety and operational standards.
• Oversee the proper storage of hazardous materials, ensuringcompliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage the maintenance and calibration of tools and equipmentto ensure they are in good working condition.
• Lead, supervise, and train a team of storekeepers, clerks, andother store personnel, ensuring they are well-versed in storeoperations and safety protocols.
• Manage the transportation and logistics of incoming and outgoinggoods, optimising routes and schedules to minimise delays.
• Work with the operations team to prioritize the allocation ofresources based on project needs and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmentalregulations within the general stores.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments,implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of all safety incidents and inventorymovements for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Prepare and present regular reports on inventory levels, stockmovements, and store operations to senior management.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions, including receipts,issues, returns, and transfers of stock.
• Ensure that all documentation related to inventory, procurement,and logistics is properly filed and accessible for audits.

Who we’re looking for

Do you have?

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience working within a Construction role.
• Proven track record of managing large inventories andcoordinating complex logistics operations.
• Ability to gain a security clearance.

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.