Stores Operative

G4S (now part of Allied Universal) is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain's top Employers. Our Cash Management Solutions business has expertise in secure logistics and payment services including cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre outsourcing, secure storage and retrieval and merchant services.

As an employee of G4S Cash Solutions, each role will have specific responsibilities for the identification, management and control of risk in order to safeguard the business, staff, customers, assets and reputation. Every G4S employee has a role to play in understanding and supporting the business in embedding effective risk management controls and assurance and will be integral to the effectiveness and success of G4S.

Main Purpose of Job

We currently have a number of opportunities for Stores Operatives to join our team and be a part of our continued success. As a Stores Operative, you will be at the very heart of our operation. Due to the nature of the industry in which we operate, you will need to be confident working to stringent procedures within a highly regulated environment. This will ensure that our service remains superior and that our customers’ requirements are met with optimum efficiency.

Customer Stores

• Collating information from numerous sources, picking and logging stores for onward distribution to our customers.  

• Consolidating information on a monthly basis for accounting purposes.

Stock Control

• Placing monthly orders using SAP for bags, seals, uniform and other items as required.  

Maintaining company standards, processes, procedures and ensuring adherence to customer requirements.  Working as part of a small team, Great communication skills will be required as well as a keen eye for detail.

You’ll also need to have a flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and bank holidays), being happy to adapt plans to meet changing circumstances.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

The Role

• Complete process of issuing stores to customers.

• Ordering and receiving deliveries.

• Effective filing of all PO/Delivery paperwork. 

• Stock count preparation/execution/reconciliation.

• Treat all colleagues with dignity and respect 

• Respond swiftly to customer inquiries/requests. 

• Expedite order schedule. 

• Purchase order creation and expedition

• Working knowledge of stock control systems, VIPER would be an advantage. 

• Competent MS Office user

• Open and honest communications with all colleagues and internal/external customers. 

• Undertake other duties that may reasonably be assigned to you by your line manager or the business.

This role profile will be subject to change in accordance with departmental developments and the job holder’s expertise.

Pay starts at £12.71 per hour, rising to £12.86 after 6 months, rising to £13.01 after 12 months (plus night allowance if applicable) 

Person Specification

So what makes a successful Stores Operative?

To succeed as a G4S Stores Operative, you will need to be confident following specific procedures and instructions and be able to work to tight deadlines.

• Firstly, you will need to be confident in communicating with customers and colleagues in both written and spoken English.

• You will have well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills

• An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important.

• You will need to be confident following specific procedures and instructions.

• You must also be able to work to tight deadlines.

• Previous stores' operative experience would be extremely beneficial, as would experience using IT, computer systems and Microsoft Office.

• Finally, you must be continuously focused on providing a top notch service to our customers by being efficient, flexible and at all times’ security conscious.

In addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, we offer up to five weeks paid holiday and paid overtime, as well as the following benefits:

• Pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Flexible working policies

• We Care - providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing

• HSF - Health Cash Plans

• Corporate perks and discounts (Perks @ Work and Home)

• Payroll Giving

• Training and Development Opportunities (inc Apprenticeships in England)

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We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:

• You must be able to pass a criminal record check as well as a personal credit and ID check.
• You must also have a 5 year employment/unemployment/educational history that we can check and verify.
• You will need to be prepared to undergo airport style searches when entering and leaving our premises and be comfortable working within a secure and confined environment.

You will be subject to a medical review, which may include a medical assessment with an occupational health practitioner. We’ll provide all the training and support to help you to progress as a key member of our world-class team.

G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employee's feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What do our employees say about working for G4S?

“I joined G4S because I thought it would be good for my career progression and a very interesting job.
The application and recruitment process was very easy quick, and the trainers were very helpful.
I would definitely recommend G4S to anyone looking for work.”

“The good thing about working here is that the company provides all the training they think I need so that I have the right skills for the job I do.
I’m from Hong Kong and everyone treats me like family here. Everyone is very nice and very friendly and I’m very happy here.”

“I’m excited to start something new and different with new challenges.
It’s a very male orientated role, but that doesn’t put me off and it’s definitely suitable for both males and females.
I’ve already recommended G4S to a friend of mine!”

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com.   In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.

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