Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Purpose of the role
Colas Ltd. have an opportunity for a Stores Supervisor to join the team based at our Grantham depot, NG31 7LG. You will be responsible for overseeing all stock movement in and out of the warehouse, ensuring that inventory systems are accurate and up to date. This role involves lone working and manual handling, including offloading stock from vans, managing stock locations, and keeping the warehouse and yard in excellent order. You’ll be the key contact for materials control and logistics on-site, supporting the wider ITS operations team by ensuring they have the equipment and supplies they need—on time and in working order. You will at times be asked to take stock to site in and around the Lincolnshire and Leicestershire area.
Main Responsibilities
As the Stores Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials and equipment at the Grantham depot, ensuring all goods in and out are accurately recorded using both paper and electronic systems. This hands-on role involves regular manual handling, including offloading stock from vans, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized warehouse and yard. You will book out stock and equipment to contracts, arrange transport and logistics for deliveries and collections, and coordinate the repair or replacement of faulty tools and equipment—ensuring all necessary records and documentation are maintained. You will also carry out regular stock checks, identify any anomalies, and support the improvement of stores processes. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies, maintain LOLER and calibration records for equipment, and provide general support to the ITS team through ad-hoc warehouse duties as required by your line manager.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2 years' experience working within a stock control environment. You will proficient in using Microsoft software packages (excel etc.), knowledge of Stores Accounting software is desirable. You will have experience in assessing, developing, and implementing stock control systems with the ability to advise and, influence improvements within a business. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
* A salary between £23,000 and £27,000 (dependent on experience)
* Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
* Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
* 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
* Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
* Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
* Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
* Ongoing personal / professional development
* Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.