Depot Operative
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Depot Operative
This is a hands-on role at the heart of [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Solutions's Rail Engineering operation in Motherwell, ensuring the depot is safe, organised, and compliant. Responsibilities include stock and material management, forklift operation, safety compliance, and supporting the engineering team. The role requires previous experience in stock control or material handling, a good general education, and a willingness to obtain a Full UK Driving Licence and FLT Licence.
The Vacancy
At NTS, our depots are the backbone of everything we do — and that’s where you come in. As a Depot Operative, you’ll be right at the heart of our Rail Engineering operation in Motherwell, keeping the depot safe, organised, compliant, and running smoothly. You’ll support the engineering team by managing stock, handling materials, maintaining high housekeeping standards, and ensuring our facilities meet strict safety and security requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
Safety, Security & Compliance
- Work fully in line with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental legislation and DRS/NTS procedures
- Carry out regular facility compliance checks and act quickly to report and resolve issues
- Follow safe systems of work when operating forklifts, handling materials, and working across the site
- Understand and comply with all safety notices, rules, and regulations
- Escort and supervise contractors on site
- Liaise with the Stores team to coordinate item extraction and shipping for calibration
Stock & Material Management
- Support stock level management and timely replenishment
- Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries
- Organise storage areas and maintain accurate stock records
- Support the Material Handling Team with tracking material usage and stock movements
- Supervise on-site fuel deliveries
Operational Support
- Support day-to-day depot operations
- Maintain high housekeeping standards
- Report defects, hazards, or issues to the Depot Manager and Facilities Team
- Support PAT testing duties where required
- Assist the Facilities Team with planned preventative maintenance
Continuous Improvement
- Suggest ways to improve depot processes and efficiency
- Take part in team meetings and contribute ideas
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications: Good general education (GCSEs or equivalent). Experience: Stock control, site compliance, or material handling experience in an engineering, depot, or industrial environment. Skills: High attention to detail, strong communication, teamwork, safe working practices, confident IT skills (Microsoft Office). Must hold or be willing to work towards a Full UK Driving Licence and FLT Licence.
Training & Development
- Core Training: Fire Safety, Manual Handling
- Systems: Sage/ERP, SharePoint, HR System, PDS
- On the Job: Working at Heights, Forklift Operations, PTS, PAT Testing
- Mandatory Training: As directed through the NTS Learning Management System
Benefits
- 30 Days holidays plus 8 bank holidays
- Buy / Sell annual leave
- Health shield
- Nuclear Pension scheme
- Hybrid working (subject to role)
- Family friendly policies
About the Company
[Employer hidden] Solutions (NTS) is the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable [Employer hidden] solutions, part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. We support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe.