Stores Assistant

WR Engineering; Keele; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Engineering is recruiting for a Stores Assistant to join a busy warehouse team in a manufacturing environment. The role involves receiving and storing goods, picking materials for production, and maintaining stock records.

Candidates should have stores/warehouse experience, familiarity with WMS systems and handheld scanners, and a positive, team‑oriented attitude. Counterbalance or Reach Truck certification is highly desirable and preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse or materials handling roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Good organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Experience using WMS systems/handheld scanners (desirable).
• Positive, flexible, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and store incoming goods and materials.
• Pick and prepare materials for production or dispatch.
• Maintain accurate stock records.
• Use WMS systems and handheld scanners.
• Move and handle materials safely in the warehouse.
• Support wider warehouse and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow company procedures and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Stores experience

Warehouse experience

Materials handling

WMS systems

Handheld scanners

Health & safety

Counterbalance forklift

Tools

Counterbalance forklift certification

Job description

Role: Stores Assistant

Location: Woore

Rate: £12.71ph - 40 hours per week

Hours: 8am to 4:30pm

Our client is currently recruiting for a Stores Assistant to join a busy and fast paced warehouse team within a well established manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous stores, warehouse or materials handling experience who is looking to join a stable business offering full training, ongoing development and genuine opportunities for progression.

As a Stores Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the warehouse and the efficient movement and storage of materials and products.

Responsibilities:

• Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods and materials
• Picking and preparing materials and products for production or dispatch
• Maintaining accurate stock records
• Using WMS systems and handheld scanning equipment
• Moving and handling materials safely around the warehouse
• Supporting the wider warehouse and manufacturing teams as required
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following company procedures and health & safety requirements

This can be a physically demanding role, involving the handling and movement of the types of products manufactured on site, so candidates should be comfortable working in a hands‑on warehouse environment.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse or materials handling role
• Experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Good organisational and attention-to-detail skills
• Experience using WMS systems and handheld scanners - desirable
• A positive, flexible and team‑focused approach
• Good awareness of health & safety within a warehouse environment
• Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck certification is highly desirable, and candidates holding current certificates will be given preference.