Network Rail
Stores Controller
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Who We Are
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.
Network Operations plans, operates and maintains the railway day-to-day. Our business units - 'routes' - work closely with our customers, and are accountable for improving customer service, safety, and performance, as well as providing a value for money railway.
About The Role
Control and coordinate the procurement, storage, control, issue/return and recycling of plant, tools, equipment and materials in an efficient manner for the Infrastructure Maintenance group.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other instructions.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the procurement, processing, receiving, issue, return and recycling of all plant, materials and equipment required by the Infrastructure Maintenance group.
- Monitor and undertake replenishment of stock levels (including vehicle based items) in all stock holding locations to provide the required equipment/materials, whilst maintaining efficient stock and cost controls.
- Check that plant, tools, equipment and materials are fit for use and are stored and disposed of correctly.
- Provide quarantine area/facilities for stock, materials, small plant, tools and equipment that are not fit for purpose and arrange replacement.
- Maintain safe and tidy store/stock locations.
- Produce and maintain stock, material, plant, tools and equipment records as required.
- Contribute to your own development and that of others.
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Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Able to work as part of team.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
- Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
- Computer literate in standard Microsoft Office and Outlook software
The vacancy is former IMC terms and conditions
Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 8th October 2026
Network Rail welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, disability or gender and is committed to interviewing all applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria advertised. We are striving to achieve the 'two ticks' disability symbol and to create a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other instructions.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the procurement, processing, receiving, issue, return and recycling of all plant, materials and equipment required by the Infrastructure Maintenance group.
- Monitor and undertake replenishment of stock levels (including vehicle based items) in all stock holding locations to provide the required equipment/materials, whilst maintaining efficient stock and cost controls.
- Check that plant, tools, equipment and materials are fit for use and are stored and disposed of correctly.
- Provide quarantine area/facilities for stock, materials, small plant, tools and equipment that are not fit for purpose and arrange replacement.
- Maintain safe and tidy store/stock locations.
- Produce and maintain stock, material, plant, tools and equipment records as required.
- Contribute to your own development and that of others.
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Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Able to work as part of team.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
- Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
- Computer literate in standard Microsoft Office and Outlook software
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