Stores Assistant

Every reliable train journey starts long before passengers step on board. Behind the scenes, the right parts and equipment need to be in the right place at the right time. That’s where you come in.

As a Stores assistant at our Neville Hill Train Care Centre, you’ll help keep Northern’s trains moving by making sure our engineering colleagues have the materials they need to maintain and repair our fleet. You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in train availability and reliability, supporting colleagues at Neville Hill, Hull and other locations across our network.

It’s a hands‑on role where your organisation, attention to detail and customer‑focused approach will make a real difference.

You’ll help keep our stores running smoothly, making sure materials are available, accounted for and ready when our engineering teams need them.

Here’s what that looks like day to day:

• Receiving, checking and issuing train parts, consumables and calibrated instruments.
• Delivering and collecting goods across our supported locations.
• Using our SAP system to manage stock movements and maintain accurate records.
• Making sure materials are stored safely and correctly, following health and safety requirements.
• Carrying out regular stock checks to keep our inventory accurate.
• Supporting colleagues across Engineering to help keep trains available and reliable.
• Working a flexible shift pattern, including nights and weekends.

You’re organised, dependable and take pride in getting the details right. You understand that great service isn’t just about helping customers directly. It’s also about giving your colleagues the tools and materials they need to do their jobs well.

You’ll bring:

• Attention to detail: You can keep accurate records and make sure stock is where it should be.
• A flexible, reliable approach: You’re ready to adapt to changing priorities and work shifts, including nights and weekends.
• A customer‑focused mindset: You enjoy helping people and understand the importance of getting things right first time.
• Good communication skills: You can share information clearly and work well with colleagues.
• Initiative: You’re comfortable organising your own workload and knowing when to ask for support.
• A full driving licence: Essential for supporting our wider network of locations.

Experience working in a stores or warehouse environment would be useful, as would familiarity with SAP and experience operating a forklift truck. These skills will help you hit the ground running, but your attention to detail, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important.

At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.

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