Stores Person

The Vacancy

Washington, UK. Suitable candidates will need to be able to demonstrate previous relevant experience in this field.

Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Ltd, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is a geotechnical ground investigation company. Due to recent expansion and increasing workload an exciting opportunity has become available for a Stores Person to join the team in our UKAS accredited geotechnical soil and materials laboratory in Washington, UK. Suitable candidates will need to be able to demonstrate previous relevant experience in this field.

• Sample receipt, storage and disposal.
• Maintaining accurate records of samples stored.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Ensuring samples are stored correctly to avoid deterioration.
• Emailing chain of custody to clients.

• 5+ GCSEs including English, Maths and Science.
• Previous experience in a store is advantageous.
• Good numeracy and literacy: able to write clearly and accurately.
• A good eye for detail, diligent in following procedures.
• Good IT skills, especially the use of MS Excel.

There will be lots of manual handling involved in the role and will require moving heavy items on a frequent basis.

• Organised with a methodical approach
• Good team player
• Strong communication skills
• Good level of literacy and numeracy

• Salary up to £27,800 depending on experience 37.5 hour week.
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• The option to buy childcare vouchers
• Regular training and career development

We are one of the leading ground investigation businesses in the UK. With offices throughout the UK, we can provide our geotechnical and environmental investigation techniques and services to clients throughout the country. These services are offered from each regional location, fully supported by an experienced team of civil engineers and geologists. Services include soil exploration by percussion boring, window sampling and mechanical excavation and rock exploration by rotary drilling and coring.

Additionally, specialists are available, including materials technologists and on-site chemists, who can undertake associated testing and monitoring services and in situ tests such as plate loading, California bearing ratio and density, including nuclear density testing.

The company’s materials technology and construction engineering service operates throughout the United Kingdom, undertaking and reporting on structural and condition surveys, BREEAM assessments and asbestos surveys. Its experience includes working on buildings, multistorey car parks, bridges, roads and other structures, such as sludge digesters to determine the effects of ageing, corrosion and degradation on structural stability. The company is approved for working in confined spaces and undertaking in situ testing that includes floor load tests and strain measurements.

Ian Farmer Associates is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and…