Engineering Stores Specialist — Inventory & Uptime

Rubix; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UK is hiring an Insite Stores Operative to support an engineering stores operation at a customer site. You will ensure engineers receive the right parts, receive deliveries, issue stock and maintain accurate systems to support uptime.

This hands-on role requires accuracy, safety and excellent service. You will own your tasks, spot issues early and help improve store operations and stock control.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse, manufacturing, engineering, distribution or customer service.
• Good attention to detail with numerical stock transactions and records.
• Confidence using computer systems, email and Microsoft applications; willing to learn Rubix systems.
• A safe, responsible approach to manual handling and site procedures.
• Clear, professional communication and ability to escalate issues.
• Ability to organise routine work and manage priorities independently.
• Protecting stock, customer property and transaction records.
• Willingness to training, cross-training and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries against purchase orders, report damaged or missing items.
• Store materials safely with proper labeling and stock-protection controls.
• Pick and issue materials to authorized users and record all transactions.
• Complete cycle counts and stock-location reviews to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Respond to customer enquiries with updates on availability and progress.
• Support purchasing, order follow-ups, collections, repairs and returns via approved suppliers.
• Maintain audit-ready records for stock movements and adjustments.
• Keep stores area safe, clean and organized per HSEQ and security requirements.
• Contribute ideas to improve safety, stock control and customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Computer literacy

Safe manual handling

Clear communication

Organising routine work

Independent working

Willingness to learn Rubix systems

Stock control

Customer service

Tools

Stock-management systems (K8, CribMaster, VMS)

Job description

Rubix UK is hiring an Insite Stores Operative to support an engineering stores operation at a customer site. You will ensure engineers receive the right parts, receive deliveries, issue stock and maintain accurate systems to support uptime.

This hands-on role requires accuracy, safety and excellent service. You will own your tasks, spot issues early and help improve store operations and stock control.