Operational Support - Stores Person

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work.  We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role Due to continued company growth, we are seeking to appoint a Stores Person to join our Severn Trent Water framework. The role will support the Hathersage to Worksop Clean Water Pipeline Project, providing an efficient and well‑organised stores and materials management service. This position is critical to ensuring materials are available when required, stock levels are accurately maintained, and all pipework, fittings and plant are controlled in line with project, commercial, safety and quality requirements. Location: Barlbourough, Derbyshire.  Key Responsibilities Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the project stores and yard. Receive, issue and control clean water pipework, fittings, valves and ancillary materials. Maintain accurate stock records and inventory lists, including monthly rolling stock checks. Manage stock of ductile iron, steel, PE (MDPE/HDPE) and PVC pipework and fittings. Issue materials to site teams in accordance with drawings, work packs and programme requirements. Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and delivery schedules. Safely load, unload and move materials using a telescopic handler (Loadall). Maintain the stores, yard and surrounding areas in a clean, organised and safe condition. Control PPE stock and ensure all issued PPE is correctly logged and recorded. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Stores Person within the utilities, water or civil engineering sectors. Strong knowledge of clean water pipework systems, fittings and associated materials. Experience receiving, issuing and controlling materials within a stores environment. Ability to create, maintain and reconcile accurate stock and inventory records. Good understanding of clean water suppliers and supply chain processes. Highly organised with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work. Please note that candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply. What’s in it for you… We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.  24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About us: We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.  We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.   We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, and Scottish Power Energy Networks.  We are an equal opportunities employer: We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.  What next:  We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process