Stores Assistant

Latour Future Solutions AB; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Gartec in Aylesbury is seeking a proactive Stores Assistant to support warehouse operations and inventory control. You will manage stock, assist with supplier orders and provide parts support across the business.

The role combines hands-on duties with stock control, and you will help ensure parts and materials are available when required while keeping accurate stock records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a warehouse, stores or inventory environment.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Clear communication skills for working with suppliers and internal departments.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and book in supplier deliveries.
• Accurately pick, pack and dispatch parts and materials.
• Prepare parts and equipment for Service and Installation teams.
• Ensure stock is stored correctly and maintain accurate bin locations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe stores environment.
• Assist with stock takes and regular cycle counts.
• Raise purchase orders and place orders with approved suppliers.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and chase outstanding orders.
• Resolve shortages, damaged deliveries and related supplier queries.
• Confirm lead times and stock availability with suppliers.
• Act as a central point of contact for parts-related enquiries.
• Support Service, Installations, Sales and other departments with stock and parts queries.
• Provide clear updates on availability and expected delivery dates.
• Help identify replacement or alternative parts where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritise workload

Team player

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Gartec

• Aylesbury
• Onsite

Stores Assistant

Gartec is seeking a proactive and organised Stores Assistant to support the efficient operation of our stores and logistics function.

The role combines hands‑on warehouse duties with stock control, supplier ordering and parts support for teams across the business. The successful candidate will help ensure parts and materials are available when required and that stock records are kept accurate.

This is an opportunity to join a varied stores function and contribute practical ideas as Gartec continues to develop its inventory processes.

Key Responsibilities

Stores & Warehouse Operations

• Receive, inspect and book in supplier deliveries.
• Accurately pick, pack and dispatch parts and materials.
• Prepare parts and equipment for Service and Installation teams.
• Ensure stock is stored correctly and maintain accurate bin locations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe stores environment.
• Assist with stock takes and regular cycle counts.

Inventory Management

• Monitor stock levels and identify replenishment requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within Business Central.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Support product labelling, bin-location and barcode initiatives.

Supplier & Purchasing Support

• Raise purchase orders and place orders with approved suppliers.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and chase outstanding orders.
• Resolve shortages, damaged deliveries and related supplier queries.
• Confirm lead times and stock availability with suppliers.

Internal Department Support

• Act as a central point of contact for parts-related enquiries.
• Support Service, Installations, Sales and other departments with stock and parts queries.
• Provide clear updates on availability and expected delivery dates.
• Help identify replacement or alternative parts where required.

Essential

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a warehouse, stores or inventory environment.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Clear communication skills for working with suppliers and internal departments.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience using an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience of stock control, supplier ordering or delivery management.
• Forklift licence, or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience with barcode scanning or warehouse management systems.

About You

• Helpful and service-focused when supporting colleagues.
• Reliable and comfortable taking ownership of tasks.
• Practical approach to investigating issues and escalating them when required.
• Willing to suggest and support sensible improvements.

What We Offer

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free on‑site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox and Gym Membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events

Employment type: Full-time