Stores & Workshop Apprentice

Willington Quay
2 weeks ago
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Stores & Workshop Apprentice

Location: Newcastle

Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting for Stores & Workshop Apprentice to join the team for a global client. Our client specialises in I.T solutions and communication services within Government and Maritime markets.

As a Stores & Workshop apprentice, you will be assisting with functional testing of equipment in the workshop, assist with mechanical assembly and mounting of hardware, and inspection of goods received and dispatched.

You will be drilling, tapping and cutting to assemble hardware.

Role Requirements - Stores & Workshop Apprentice

Use of hand tools for mechanical and electrical tasks

To assist with the mechanical assembly and mounting of hardware, including drilling, tapping and cutting.

Preparation of cables & connectors for terminating

To assist with the assembly and wiring of 19" panel systems

To assist with the functional testing of equipment in the workshop

To maintain a safe and clean workshop environment, ensuring all QHS&E procedures are followed

To ensure that workshop records are kept accurately, e.g., Workshop field service call activity, copies of test specifications, job files etc.

To assist the Stores Supervisor and other stores staff with maintaining standards of efficient stock handling and accurate and relevant stock records.

To assist with the maintenance of an efficient Goods Inwards/Outwards procedure, processing goods inwards documentation, advice notes, etc and filing and helping to ensure that all goods are received and despatched accurately and on time.

To assist with maintaining accuracy of serial number tracked items and update the warranty database (Excel) and other databases as required.

To participate in stock takes and specific stock checks (cycle counting) under the direction of the Stores staff.

To be proactive daily in the maintenance of a rubbish free building internal and external and to maintain good housekeeping.

To be aware of the controls required for the transport of Hazardous Goods and to comply with procedures in place regarding this.

To be aware of the Known Consignor Status of the company and maintain standards and procedures in this regard.

To provide Facilities support within the building in terms of assistance with work area changes, help with movement of equipment or materials, minor

maintenance tasks etc
The ideal candidate for the Stores & Workshop Apprentice role would have:

Good level of secondary education, literate and numerate.

Must have the ability to communicate at all levels within the company and with External agents.

Physically capable to cope with loads which have to be moved/carried.

Computer literate and accurate inputting skills.

Ability to learn, absorb and remember new computerised tasks quickly

Must be flexible and trustworthy in handling company equipment.

Training will be provided:

Forklift

Various courses related to workshop activity

For more information on this role, please contact Juls Bujalska on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

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