Senior Stores & Inventory Lead

Lancashire County Council; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is looking for a dedicated individual to manage the ordering and stock of parts for council vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include liaising with suppliers for quotes, picking and issuing parts, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and a team player. This position comes with excellent benefits such as generous holiday entitlement, sick pay, and employee support programs.

Benefits

Great holiday entitlement – 26 days per annum

Paid bank holidays

Sick pay entitlement up to six months full pay

Option to purchase additional leave

Generous pension and AVC scheme

Salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

Corporate discounts

Employee support for wellbeing and financial health

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop new skills and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to solve problems and find practical solutions quickly.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities.
• Accuracy in managing parts and stock.
• Ability to work closely with colleagues across workshops and depots.

Responsibilities

• Ordering spare parts and tooling for council vehicles and items.
• Liaising with suppliers for quotes and order chasing.
• Picking and issuing parts to depots.
• Receipting and checking goods, maintaining accurate records.
• Creating orders for stores items and managing stock levels.
• Handling account queries from suppliers and internal teams.
• Supporting the stores team with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Openness to learn

Dynamic thinking

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Team spirit

Job description

A local government authority in England is looking for a dedicated individual to manage the ordering and stock of parts for council vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include liaising with suppliers for quotes, picking and issuing parts, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and a team player. This position comes with excellent benefits such as generous holiday entitlement, sick pay, and employee support programs.