Depot Operative - Motherwell
Depot Operative
About the Role
At NTS, our depots are the backbone of everything we do and thats where you come in.
As a Depot Operative, youll be right at the heart of our Rail Engineering operation in Motherwell, keeping the depot safe, organised, compliant, and running smoothly. Youll support the engineering team by managing stock, handling materials, maintaining high housekeeping standards, and ensuring our facilities meet strict safety and security requirements.
This is a handson role with real impact helping keep our trains moving safely, efficiently, and reliably.
What Youll Be Doing
Safety, Security & Compliance
Safety comes first at NTS always.
Youll:
- 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 to protect yourself, colleagues, and our assets
- Escort and supervise contractors on site, ensuring all documentation and statutory requirements are met
- Liaise with the Stores team to coordinate item extraction and shipping for calibration
Stock & Material Management
Youll help keep the depot wellstocked, organised, and efficient by:
- Supporting stock level management and timely replenishment of materials
- Safely operating forklifts and other materialhandling equipment
- Assisting with loading and unloading deliveries
- Organising storage areas and maintaining clear, accurate stock records
- Supporting the Material Handling Team with tracking material usage and stock movements
- Supervising onsite fuel deliveries
Operational Support
Working closely with the engineering and facilities teams, youll:
- Support daytoday depot operations
- Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with company practice and safe systems of work
- 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 when requested, ensuring works are correctly completed and signed off in relevant systems
Continuous Improvement
We value fresh ideas and practical improvements. Youll:
- Suggest ways to improve depot processes and efficiency
- Take part in team meetings and contribute ideas that make a real difference
General & Regulatory Responsibilities
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Youll be expected to:
- Comply with the Official Secrets Act 1911 and 1989
- Follow all Company Rules, Policies, Standards, and Procedures
- Meet the requirements of Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, taking reasonable care for your own safety and that of others
Culture & Behaviour
At NTS, how we work matters just as much as what we do. Youll:
- Promote and live our values of freedom, helpfulness, and drive
- Support equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation
Flexibility
- Carry out other reasonable duties aligned to your skills, experience, and grade as required
Who Youll Work With
- Senior Leaders, Managers, and Employees
- External bodies including regulators and public organisations
- Suppliers (including overseas equivalents), stakeholders, and customers
What Were Looking For
Qualifications
- Good general education (GCSEs or equivalent)
Experience
- Stock control, site compliance, or material handling experience
- Working in an engineering, depot, or industrial environment
Knowledge
- Safe working practices in material handling
- Basic understanding of inventory and contractor management
Skills & Attributes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to work safely and follow procedures
- Confident IT skills (Microsoft Office)
- Holds or is willing to work towards a Full UK Driving Licence and FLT Licence
Training & Development
Youll receive a full range of training, including:
- 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
Additional Information
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Flexible approach to work
Please note: Duties may vary within the broad remit of the role and grade. Work location is subject to discussion with the line manager and business needs.
The Kind of People Were Looking For
Were interested in who you are, not just whats on your CV.
Youre likely to thrive at NTS if you:
- Take ownership of your work and enjoy being trusted to deliver
- Are collaborative, approachable and naturally supportive of others
- Care about doing the right thing, in the right way
- Are curious and motivated to learn, improve and grow
- Communicate openly and act with integrity and respect
- Are comfortable working in a purposedriven, safetycritical environment
You dont need to tick every box on day one we value potential, attitude and alignment with our culture just as much as experience.
Benefits
The company
Wearethe leading global provider of safe,secureand reliable nuclear transport solutionsthatmake the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UKs Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.