Defence Stores & Inventory Supervisor

James Fisher and Sons plc; Elrick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Flexible working arrangements

Half-day Fridays

Novated car leasing options available

Parental leave scheme

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a proactive Stores Supervisor to lead our stores and warehousing, controlling materials, Defence assets, and customer-owned equipment. You will guide the stores team daily, ensure accurate inventory, and collaborate with Product Lines, Purchasing and Logistics for readiness and delivery outcomes.

The role combines supervision with hands-on store and warehouse activities in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on safety, efficiency and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, stores, logistics or inventory management in regulated environments.
• Experience leading operational personnel.
• Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of inventory management and material handling processes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Current Forklift Licence and Class C Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stores operations for receipt, storage, packing and dispatch of materials and assets.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development of Stores personnel.
• Maintain inventory integrity with cycle counts and ERP updates.
• Ensure safe, secure and organised warehouse facilities and locations.
• Collaborate with Product Lines, Purchasing and Logistics for material availability and delivery outcomes.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements to accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality, security, health, safety and Defence regulations.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse management

ERP systems

Team leadership

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Tools

ERP system

Job description

About the Role

Stores Supervisor
Full-time, Permanent
Bibra Lake

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Stores Supervisor to lead and oversee our stores and warehousing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate and efficient management of materials, inventory, Defence assets and customer-owned equipment, while maintaining the highest standards of operational performance, inventory integrity and customer service.

As a key member of the logistics team, you will provide day to day leadership to Stores personnel, driving operational readiness through effective inventory control, material availability and warehouse performance. Working closely with Product Lines, Purchasing and Logistics colleagues, you will play a vital role in supporting programme delivery, customer commitments and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a dynamic leadership position that combines team supervision with active involvement in daily stores and warehouse activities, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and is passionate about delivering excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and coordinate daily stores operations, ensuring the safe, accurate and efficient receipt, storage, handling, picking, packing and dispatch of materials, inventory and Defence assets in line with business requirements and procedures.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development of Stores personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.
• Maintain inventory integrity through effective stock control processes, including cycle counts, stocktakes, discrepancy resolution and accurate ERP system management.
• Ensure warehouse facilities, equipment, storage locations and inventory are maintained in a safe, secure and organised manner, supporting operational efficiency, compliance and asset protection.
• Collaborate closely with Product Lines, Purchasing, Project Teams and the Logistics Coordinator to ensure material availability, operational readiness and successful customer and project delivery outcomes.
• Monitor stores performance, identify opportunities for improvement and implement initiatives that enhance inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, security obligations, health, safety and environmental requirements, as well as Defence-related regulations, supporting audits and corrective actions as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in warehouse, stores, logistics or inventory management roles within Defence, manufacturing, engineering or similarly regulated environments.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or supervising operational personnel.
• Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems for inventory control and transaction processing.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, warehouse operations and material handling processes.
• Well-developed communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Current Forklift Licence and Class C Driver's Licence.

Why join us?

• Join a team of people who are passionate about their job.
• Opportunity to expand the role and obtain new skills and experience.
• Contribute to a growing and successful business with an exciting order book.
• Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a condensed working week to support a half day every Friday.
• Generous paid community service leave to support your local community or serve as a defence reservist.
• Weekly fruit baskets to keep hunger at bay on busy days.
• Free on-site parking.
• Novated car leasing options available.
• Paid Parental Leave Scheme.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.