Production Stores Administrator / Stock Controller

OpenWorks Engineering Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic role as a Production Stores Administrator / Stock Controller at a leading engineering firm based near Newcastle upon Tyne. This position offers a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary, bonuses, and unique perks like free meals and private healthcare. Join a passionate team in a rewarding environment contributing to innovative defense technologies.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Free breakfast and freshly cooked lunch

Death in service cover

Pension scheme (up to 4% matched)

Positive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production or manufacturing environments.
• Good computer literacy required.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Processing goods-in stock.
• Performing basic inspections.
• Managing stock levels and packaging for dispatch.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive mindset

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Head of People and Talent at OpenWorks Engineering

Location: Prudhoe (near Newcastle upon Tyne)

Working arrangement: Full time (37.5 hours per week) with the option of overtime available. 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday on-site

Offer package: £12.21 per hour (which is £23,809.50 per year and negotiable depending on relevant experience), bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, free breakfast and freshly cooked lunch from our on-site chef and team, 4% pension match and more (see below!)

Are you organised, proactive and looking to make a hands-on impact in a fast-paced innovative environment? We’re on the lookout for an Production Stores Administrator / Stock Controller with experience of working in manufacturing or production to support our teams by keeping the flow of components moving smoothly from goods in to goods out.

In this varied and essential role, you’ll handle stock checking, basic inspections and ensure everything needed for assembly is picked and ready to go. You’ll also take care of packaging and dispatch while keeping our systems updated and our shelves well-stocked.

OpenWorks Engineering develop CUAS, Air Defence and Optical Surveillance, Sensing and Tracking Technology for Defence and Security.

We’ve developed an award winning and innovative drone capture and autonomous optical detection and tracking technology. The systems offer the capability to protect high profile assets, facilities, the public and VIPs from the threats posed by Aerial threats.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

• Performance related bonus
• Free breakfast and a free freshly cooked lunch served daily by Chef Mark and his team
• Death in service cover to protect those close to you
• Pension scheme (up to 4% matched contribution)
• A high-energy and dynamic work environment, based in the beautiful Northumberland countryside
• A positive company culture - we enable change, encourage challenge and demonstrate commitment

What you’ll be doing:

• Goods in stock processing
• Basic level goods inspection
• Checking stock levels
• Re-ordering basic components
• Picking components ready for assembly
• Goods-out: packaging and admin

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
• Good computer literacy (must have familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ability to manage time and prioritise workload
• Proactive mindset
• Strong team player, comfortable in a small, close-knit team and setting
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A willing to work additional paid hours where needed
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

What you’ll get:

As a small, fast growing company (with approx 60 people), we offer the opportunity for a professional to have autonomy and responsibility. You’ll directly see the impact of your efforts.

• Be part of a mission-led team working on cutting-edge defence and security technology that protects high-profile sites and individuals worldwide
• Enjoy daily perks like free breakfast and freshly cooked lunches from our in-house chef and team plus private healthcare and a performance-related bonus
• Work in a supportive, close-knit environment where your contributions directly impact production success and team delivery
• Grow with us in an innovative and fast-paced setting, with long-service holiday rewards, an EV car scheme and opportunities to make a real-world difference

More about us:

Vision

Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies.

Mission

Be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for surveillance applications and defence

Values

Be a Good Egg: Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest

Do cool stuff: We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done

Be empowered: We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility

We are one team: Look out for each other and the team

Things go wrong: Fail fast, learn and move on

Have fun: We’re doing amazing things with passionate people

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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