Job Title:

Tool Stores Operator

The Stores Department is responsible with the management of the stores and all inventories, in-bound/out-bound logistics. The tool stores is where tooling and consumables are managed on the shop floor.

The tool stores operator receives/stores/locates/processes consumables and tooling and maintains calibration of measuring equipment for use by Hayward Tyler Luton Ltd.

What you will do:

• Issuing and replenishing tooling and consumables (raising POs, managing tool vending0
• Receiving goods into stock using Epicor ERP system, ensuring transactions are accurate
• Managing stock of consumables via daily checks and logging transactions
• Preparing parts for despatch and receiving deliveries
• Assisting with the calibration of all measuring instruments
• Ensuring that all tooling movements are recorded and that an up to date register of tooling and Kardex locations in maintained
• Maintaining a safe, organised and tidy tool stores.
• Adherence to quality control and procedure compliance
• Good housekeeping
• Work in accordance with the documented Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and instructions.  Maintain high standards at all times, report problems or deviations associated with H&S to the responsible Manager/Supervisor.
• Supporting Continuous improvement efforts through involvement in structured problem solving and other activities using LEAN concepts.
• Any other related duties as required.

What you will need:

Essential:

• Experience working in a stores and logistics environment.
• Knowledge of gauges, fixtures and other measuring equipment
• Good numeracy skills.
• Basic computer skills – word, excel.
• Fine attention to detail

Desirable:

• Previous experience in management of tooling
• Knowledge of gauges, fixtures and other measuring equipment
• Fork truck license / experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of 5S.

Why work for us:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Flexible working scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays.
• Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance.
• Hybrid working policy for select roles.
• Recognition reward schemes.
• Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services (optician/dental etc.).
• Virtual GP surgery and employee assistance programme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Range of employee discounts (including gyms, high street and online retailers).

About the team:

Backed by a heritage of over 200 years, Hayward Tyler is a global leader in today’s top performing industrial pumps and motors. We employ 130 people at our UK headquarters in Bedfordshire and have sites in Scotland, India, China and the USA. Our UK location offers a variety of options to manufacture new, upgrade, or replace existing installed equipment. We supply spare parts for all pumps and motors, including legacy products in all industries including Oil and Gas, Power, Defence, and Nuclear