Storeperson - Vehicle Maintenance

JOB PURPOSE

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To source, order, and issue parts as required by the vehicle maintenance workshops, to maintain accurate records of all transactions required by the Vehicle Maintenance Service.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Issue from stock parts requested by mechanics employed in the workshop.
• Maintain parts stock at an optimum level to ensure maximum availability of vehicles.
• Order vehicle parts, oils, and equipment in accordance with approved contract arrangements.
• Maintain and operate a computerised stock control system for all stock items controlled by the parts department.
• In conjunction with the workshop foreperson, maintain an inventory of all tools and equipment used in the workshop.
• Receive orders; prepare parts and other equipment for dispatch to other workshops. This will include dealing with queries in relation to vehicle parts from suppliers and workshops.
• Initiate, complete and cost all necessary documentation to comply with Vehicle Maintenance requirements.
• Provide information and statistics as required by the Service Manager.
• Instruct semi-skilled staff, apprentices and other persons in the operation of the stores.
• Attend training courses on stores or equipment that may be deemed necessary.
• Use safe working practices and procedures at all times on all necessary occasions including the wearing of protective clothing, and keep a tidy personal appearance.
• Co-operate in the upgrading of the Fleet Maintenance System.
• Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the job and comply with:The health and safety at work (NI) Order 1978.
  Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements.
  Codes of Practice.
• Assist in achieving vehicle availability targets in accordance with agreed manning levels.
• Undertake any other duties or responsibilities commensurate with the storeperson's experience and ability that may reasonably be required by the foreperson.
• Provide Store Person absence cover to other EA Vehicle Maintenance Depots subject to operational needs.
• Driving duties to pick up and deliver parts as necessary, and as required by the needs of the service.
  

Performance Criteria:

• Complete work consistently to a high standard.
• Display initiative in locating parts by various methods and maintaining adequate stock to service the fleet.
• Be well versed in the application of vehicle legislation and the Education Authority's Vehicle Maintenance Service policies and procedures.
• Communicate skills and knowledge effectively to staff under training.

Reporting:

• Compliance with the working week arrangements as defined by the Service Manager in accordance with the needs of the service.
• Utilisation of the Time Recording System in an accurate manner and in accordance with the procedures laid down by the Service Manager.
• Completion of documents and records as decided by the Service Manager including a job costing system.