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Stores Technician

Stores Technician

  • 558996
  • Closing at: Jul 17 2026 - 23:55 BST
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Base Location: Keadby Power station, Scunthorpe

Salary: SS04 £36,139 - £43,188 depending on skills and experience + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment | Full Time

The role

Reporting to the Process Support Manager, the Stores Technician will manage the day-to-day operation of the station stores, ensuring all reasonable stores requirements are met.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

  • Processing Goods Inwards, raising requisitions to re-order stock items, creating stock items, and carrying out stock checks. 
  • maintaining housekeeping standards and managing internal customer service levels
  • maintain accurate records and inventory levels and carry out stock checks with appropriate reconciliation
  • Liaise with all departments to ensure continual drive to reduce redundant stock
  • Receiving delivery of all items, including bulk chemicals and ensuring the appropriate staff are made aware of the delivery.

To be successful in this role, we would like you to have;

  • Proficiency in the use of Maximo or Harmony software.
  • The ability to identify key industrial components and materials.
  • Experience of plant and inventory management.
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills, along with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • A passion for continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to improve ways of working.
  • A Fork Life Driving licence.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. 

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on pamela.hendry@sse.com or  01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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Our Benefits

  • 34+ Days Holiday with the option to buy more
  • 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity package
  • Flexible Working options
  • Free, 24/7 Employee Counselling and wellbeing support
  • Market leading pension with contributions starting at 6%
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Healthcare & Gym Discounts
  • Interest-Free Tech / Travel Loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Time back to volunteer
  • Shopping, leisure, and restaurant discounts
  • And much more…

 

Explore our full list of benefits:

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