Trainee - Metal Stores

Purpose of the Role:

A multi-dimensional role assisting with the receiving, issuing and stock controlling of Metal Stores, including cutting of metal, instigation of re-ordering, and stock-checking. The overall intent is to ensure all departments within operations have what they need to start on time and the factory flows during outlying shifts. This role will be on a late shift, Monday to Friday.

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  Ensure that all supported areas of manufacturing and build can begin on time and the shop floor can maintain momentum, ultimately delivering performance to the racetrack on schedule
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  Minimize downtime of workshops by ensuring operators are never waiting for parts
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  As a key liaison between manufacturing and planning, ensure all teams are aligned in the tracking and booking in of deliveries
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  Work closely with the Planning Team to manage the priority of metal cutting/kitting
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  Work closely with the Internal Logistics Manager and Shift leads to maintain the efficient flow of raw metal

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  Physically receive metal, other bar materials and any other raw materials used in the Metal store from Goods In and physically store the goods in designated locations. When required assist Goods In in the unloading of goods from suppliers
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  Ensure that all items have a location within the Stores and are logged on Javelin
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  Ensure that receipts are booked into Stores on Javelin with particular attention to the accuracy of locations and quantities
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  Ensure that batch traceability is maintained, through the physical marking of the materials, such that it can be readily traced back to incoming Supplier paperwork
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  Ensure that incoming Supplier paperwork is in accordance with Purchase Order requirements and flag any queries with the relevant Buyer. Maintain records of incoming Supplier paperwork
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  Cut metal in accordance with requests
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  Ensure that all material is booked out of the Stores via Javelin
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  Carry out regular stock checks, to ensure the accuracy of inventory
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  When necessary, verify the specification of material using a handheld Spectrometer
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  Monitor and review re-order points and re-order levels on Javelin
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  Raise purchase requests to replenish stock, monitor outstanding purchase requests and progress outstanding deliveries with the Buyer, so as to ensure that service levels are maintained
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  Maintain the Metal Stores areas to a satisfactory standard of housekeeping
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  Carry out any other duties as directed by the Shift lead or Manager

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  Knowledge of process development and Continuous Improvement methodologies
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  Experience with managing the delivery of quality components to extremely tight and demanding deadlines with conflicting priorities
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  Proven track record of logistics and supply
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  Knowledge of current car parts
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  Has developed and participated in a team-oriented environment
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  Brave and comfortable to try new things
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  Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Javelin & Miles

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  Conscientious, keen to develop, focused on achieving successful outcomes
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  Proactive, self-motivated
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  Uses initiative and offers solutions to problems
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  Has a positive approach to all problems
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  High attention to detail
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  Sets an example
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  Team player and supports others
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  Good communication skills – uses accurate and clear communication and demonstrates when information is or is not understood
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  Adaptable and flexible – adapts to situations outside of normal ways of working, willingness to work on other tasks outside of normal day to day duties, reacts to change in a positive way
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  Respectful, hardworking and enthusiastic

What can McLaren offer?

We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement and support this with a proactive approach to management and personal development.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 32min train ride.

We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.