M&E Stores Lead | Materials & Tools Specialist

Diamond; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised M&E Storeman to manage day-to-day stores operations, ensuring materials, tools and equipment are received, stored, and issued efficiently to engineers and site teams. You will maintain stock records, coordinate deliveries, raise purchase orders, and work closely with project managers to prevent delays, while adhering to health and safety requirements.

This full-time role offers a stable environment and opportunities to develop practical

Qualifications

• Experience in M&E, construction, building services, or engineering.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical materials, tools, and consumables.
• Experience with stock control systems and inventory management.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with suppliers, engineers, subcontractors, and management.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and stock management systems.
• Full UK driving licence preferred, depending on operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the M&E stores, ensuring the area is organised, clean, and maintained safely.
• Receive, check, and record deliveries of materials, tools, equipment, and consumables.
• Issue materials and equipment to engineers, subcontractors, and site teams as required.
• Maintain accurate stock records and carry out regular stock checks and inventories.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment of materials to prevent shortages and minimise delays.
• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers to obtain materials, quotations, and delivery updates.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing deliveries, ensuring materials are distributed to the correct locations.
• Track tools and equipment, maintaining records of items issued, returned, and requiring repair or replacement.
• Check delivered materials against purchase orders and delivery notes, reporting discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Ensure all materials are stored correctly and in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including delivery notes, stock records, and goods received notes.
• Assist with cost control by monitoring stock usage, reducing waste, and preventing unnecessary purchases.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication with suppliers

Independent working

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Tools

Stock management systems

Job description

Diamond in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised M&E Storeman to manage day-to-day stores operations, ensuring materials, tools and equipment are received, stored, and issued efficiently to engineers and site teams. You will maintain stock records, coordinate deliveries, raise purchase orders, and work closely with project managers to prevent delays, while adhering to health and safety requirements.

This full-time role offers a stable environment and opportunities to develop practical