Engineering Stores Person

AC Goatham & Son; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing agricultural company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Stores Person to support their Engineering team. Key responsibilities include managing inventory, verifying incoming goods, and maintaining a safe storage area. Essential skills include experience in engineering stores and proficiency in IT and stock management. This role offers a chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering store role.
• Basic understanding of engineering components and their applications.
• Strong record‑keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming goods.
• Label and store items in the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Issue materials to engineers.
• Conduct regular stocktakes.

Skills

Engineering store experience

Knowledge of engineering materials

Familiarity with stock management procedures

Strong numeracy skills

IT proficiency

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947. We’re a team who pride ourselves on the Goathams way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears. We are seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Stores Person to join our maintenance team. As an Engineering Storeman/Administrator, you will provide full support to the Engineering department and Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming goods and materials against purchase orders.
• Label and store items appropriately within the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using the company’s inventory system.
• Issue materials and components to engineers as required.
• Organise and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient storage area.
• Conduct regular stocktakes and cycle counts, resolving any discrepancies.
• Package and dispatch outgoing shipments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards within the stores area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for stores processes.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an engineering store role.
• Knowledge of engineering materials: Basic understanding of engineering components and their applications.
• Familiarity with stock management procedures, including stocktaking.
• Strong numeracy and record‑keeping skills.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/inventory management systems and purchasing systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.