Storesperson

Job Description – Stores Operative / Storeman
Job Title: Stores Operative / Storeman
Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Reports To: Production Manager / Operations Manager
Location: UK Manufacturing Facility
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Purpose
The Stores Operative is responsible for the efficient management, organisation and control of materials, components, tooling and consumables within the manufacturing facility.
The role ensures that all materials are accurately received, inspected, stored, recorded and issued to production in accordance with manufacturing schedules and operational requirements.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate stock levels, preventing material shortages, supporting production efficiency and ensuring that the stores department operates in a safe, organised and effective manner.
Key Responsibilities
1. Goods Inwards & Material Receiving

• Receive and process incoming deliveries of components, raw materials, tooling and consumables.
• Check deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier documentation.
• Inspect incoming goods for quantity discrepancies, visible damage and incorrect specifications.
• Record all goods received accurately within the company’s stock management system.
• Identify and report shortages, damaged items and incorrect deliveries to the purchasing department.
• Ensure materials are correctly labelled, identified and stored in designated locations.
• Liaise with suppliers, purchasing and production personnel to resolve delivery discrepancies.

2. Stock Control & Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate records of stock quantities, locations and movements.
• Ensure all stock receipts, transfers and issues are recorded promptly.
• Conduct regular stock checks, cycle counts and annual stocktakes.
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies.
• Monitor minimum stock levels and highlight replenishment requirements to purchasing.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete or excess inventory.
• Ensure correct stock rotation and appropriate storage of sensitive or specialist components.
• Maintain an organised stores layout with clearly identified storage locations.

3. Production Support & Material Allocation

• Pick, prepare and issue components and materials against production orders and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Allocate components to specific machines, projects and manufacturing jobs.
• Prepare component kits for machine assembly and production operations.
• Ensure production teams receive the correct materials in accordance with manufacturing schedules.
• Identify missing components and communicate potential shortages to production planning and purchasing.
• Monitor and record materials issued to individual projects to maintain stock traceability.
• Process unused or surplus materials returned from production.
• Work closely with production supervisors and engineers to minimise delays caused by material availability.

4. Goods Outwards & Dispatch

• Prepare components, spare parts and equipment for dispatch.
• Pick, pack and label outgoing goods accurately.
• Ensure appropriate packaging is used to prevent damage during transportation.
• Prepare packing lists and relevant dispatch documentation.
• Coordinate with logistics personnel and freight companies to arrange collections.
• Maintain accurate records of dispatched goods.
• Support the preparation of machinery, spare parts and equipment for domestic and international shipments.

5. Stores Organisation & Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, tidy and well-organised stores environment.
• Ensure components and materials are stored safely and efficiently.
• Implement and maintain good housekeeping standards, including 5S principles.
• Optimise storage space and improve material accessibility.
• Ensure all stock locations are clearly labelled and identifiable.
• Maintain appropriate segregation of hazardous, fragile or high-value items.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives relating to stores efficiency and material handling.

6. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company health and safety procedures.
• Safely operate material handling equipment where trained and authorised.
• Ensure safe manual handling and storage of heavy or awkward components.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment and potential hazards.
• Maintain safe access routes and ensure storage areas remain free from obstruction.
• Comply with company quality procedures and relevant manufacturing standards.

Skills & Experience
Essential

• Previous experience working in a stores, warehouse or stock control environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately record and manage stock movements.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and understand part numbers, purchase orders and picking lists.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with production and purchasing teams.
• Ability to prioritise tasks within a busy manufacturing environment.
• A practical, reliable and proactive approach to work.

Desirable

• Experience working within an engineering or machinery manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with bills of materials (BOMs) and production work orders.
• Experience using ERP, MRP or computerised inventory management systems.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components.
• Experience in preparing component kits for machine assembly.
• Forklift truck licence or relevant material handling qualifications.
• Experience with international dispatch and export packaging requirements.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

£34-38k OT at 1.5