Stores / Kitting Assistant (1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client based in Pietermaritzburg is looking to fill the role of a Stores / Kitting Assistant on a one year fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Stores Manager.

Qualifications and Experience Required
- Previous stores experience preferred, specifically in an engineering environment where kits are compiled for assembly.
- Technical background\experience, specifically with regards to identification of parts (electrical & mechanical), and ability to read technical drawings.
- Experience and ability to perform general maintenance and “handyman” tasks.
- Code 08 driver’s license essential
- Forklift license and experience as forklift operator, up to 5 TON loads, preferred.
- Overhead crane license, up to 7.5 TON rated, preferred.
- PC skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel & general).
- Fully literate, with good communication skills.

Objectives/responsibilities/Key Performance areas
- Compiling of kits or assistance with compiling of kits, which may include delivery/collection of parts from various processes or departments internally, or suppliers/service providers externally
- Ensuring that kitting dates are met as per requirements outlined by Kitting Team Leader or Stores Manager
- Ensuring that kits are complete and accurate
- Packing of parts & machinery; stripping, cleaning, rust prevention, packing, loading, strapping onto/into trucks/containers.
- Making of timber pallets and boxes.
- Packing of parts for safe transport.
- Assisting with stocktake and stock control.
- General maintenance and handyman tasks if and when required. This may include as examples, but not limited to the following:
a. Basic vehicle/equipment maintenance (eg. Vehicle inspections, checking oil, water etc.)
b. Replacing lightbulbs
c. Painting
d. Repairing/unblocking gutters
e. General building and site maintenance

Skills Required
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to follow set procedures
- Good communication skills
- Accuracy
- Problem-solving ability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Code 08 drivers license
- Previous Stores experience an advantage

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the role either directly online or by sending their application through to

Kindly note, our consultants receive more than 300 applications daily, it is not physically possible for us to regret everyone. If you do not hear back from a consultant within 5 - 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time around. We appreciate your understanding in this regard