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The role requires a strong focus on accuracy, traceability, stock control, health and safety, and adherence to established business processes.\nWhat you will be doing:\nMaterials Picking and Kitting\nPick and kit components, parts, materials and consumables in accordance with authorised job orders, bills of materials and production requirements.\nPick electrical and mechanical components required for switchboard assembly, repair and overhaul activities.\nPick and prepare components required for rail power pack overhaul, repair and assembly.\nEnsure kits are complete, accurate and prepared in line with production schedules and required completion dates.\nVerify part numbers, descriptions, quantities and identification details against the relevant documentation.\nIdentify and report missing, damaged, incorrect or unavailable components promptly.\nPrioritise picking activities in line with production requirements and agreed delivery schedules.\nDeliver completed kits to designated production areas or agreed collection points.\nStock Control and Traceability\nMaintain accurate records of materials picked, issued, returned and transferred in accordance with site procedures.\nEnsure components requiring serial numbers, batch numbers or other traceability controls are correctly identified and recorded.\nMaintain segregation of conforming, non-conforming, quarantined and awaiting-inspection materials where required.\nReport stock discrepancies, shortages and inventory issues to the Stores Team Leader.\nSupport stocktaking activities and routine inventory checks.\nEnsure materials are stored, handled and protected in accordance with relevant requirements.\nProduction and MRO Support\nSupport rail power pack overhaul and switchboard production by ensuring required components and materials are available when needed.\nWork closely with mechanical and electrical fitters, technicians, supervisors and materials personnel to understand upcoming requirements.\nSupport the identification and resolution of material shortages that could affect production delivery.\nPrepare kits in the correct sequence to support planned overhaul, assembly and repair activities.\nReturn unused materials to the appropriate storage locations and ensure stock records are updated.\nCommunicate material shortages or discrepancies promptly to minimise disruption to production.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives to improve material availability, reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.\nHealth, Safety and Housekeeping\nFollow all site health, safety, environmental and manual-handling procedures.\nMaintain a clean, organised and safe working environment within stores and designated kitting areas.\nUse appropriate equipment when moving, handling or transporting materials.\nEnsure components are packaged and protected to prevent damage, contamination or deterioration.\nReport hazards, incidents, damaged materials and unsafe working practices promptly.\nApply 5S principles to maintain an efficient and organised stores environment.\nQuality and Compliance\nFollow applicable work instructions, quality procedures and materials-handling requirements.\nEnsure only correctly identified and authorised materials are issued to production.\nMaintain accurate documentation and material traceability throughout the picking and kitting process.\nEscalate quality concerns, documentation discrepancies and suspected incorrect components.\nSupport audit requirements by maintaining organised storage locations and accurate records.\nContribute to a culture of right-first-time delivery and continuous improvement.\nPosition Qualifications\nEssential\nGood attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.\nAbility to follow picking lists, bills of materials and written instructions accurately.\nGood organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.\nBasic IT skills and the ability to use electronic stock-control systems.\nAbility to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with production personnel.\nCommitment to health, safety, quality and housekeeping standards.\nWillingness to learn and develop knowledge of engineering materials and components.\nDesirable\nPrevious experience in a stores, warehouse, kitting or materials-handling environment.\nExperience within an engineering, manufacturing, electrical, rail or MRO environment.\nFamiliarity with electrical switchboard components and mechanical engineering parts.\nExperience using ERP or stock-management systems.\nUnderstanding of component identification, serialisation and material traceability.\nExperience applying 5S and continuous improvement principles\nAt Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles\nPower Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.\nWe deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.\nOur vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. 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