Stores Assistant

Northern; Leeds; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel

Pension scheme

Family benefits

Cycle to work

Exclusive discounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Training & career development

Recognition awards

Job summary

Northern is seeking a Stores Assistant for our Neville Hill Train Care Centre. You will ensure parts and materials are available for engineering teams, maintaining stock accuracy and supporting across locations to keep trains running smoothly.

This onsite role requires attention to detail, reliability and good communication. Experience with SAP or forklift is a plus, and a full driving licence is essential for wider network support.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with accurate records.
• Flexible and reliable, able to work nights/weekends.
• Customer-focused mindset with high service standards.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Proactive, able to organise own workload.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, and issue train parts and consumables.
• Deliver and collect goods across locations.
• Use SAP to manage stock movements and records.
• Store materials safely following health and safety rules.
• Carry out regular stock checks to keep inventory accurate.
• Support Engineering to keep trains available and reliable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible

Customer-focused

Good communication

Initiative

Full driving licence

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

Stores Assistant

BUSINESS FUNCTION: Engineering

GRADE: L3 Shifts

SALARY: £45,469 per annum

ROLE TYPE: Onsite

HOURS: Average 35 per week

Every reliable train journey starts long before passengers step on board. Behind the scenes, the right parts and equipment need to be in the right place at the right time. That’s where you come in.

As a Stores assistant at our Neville Hill Train Care Centre, you’ll help keep Northern’s trains moving by making sure our engineering colleagues have the materials they need to maintain and repair our fleet. You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in train availability and reliability, supporting colleagues at Neville Hill, Hull and other locations across our network. It’s a hands-on role where your organisation, attention to detail and customer-focused approach will make a real difference.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll help keep our stores running smoothly, making sure materials are available, accounted for and ready when our engineering teams need them.

Here’s what that looks like day to day:

• Receiving, checking and issuing train parts, consumables and calibrated instruments.
• Delivering and collecting goods across our supported locations.
• Using our SAP system to manage stock movements and maintain accurate records.
• Making sure materials are stored safely and correctly, following health and safety requirements.
• Carrying out regular stock checks to keep our inventory accurate.
• Supporting colleagues across Engineering to help keep trains available and reliable.
• Working a flexible shift pattern, including nights and weekends.

About you

You’re organised, dependable and take pride in getting the details right. You understand that great service isn’t just about helping customers directly. It’s also about giving your colleagues the tools and materials they need to do their jobs well.

You’ll bring:

• Attention to detail: You can keep accurate records and make sure stock is where it should be.
• A flexible, reliable approach: You’re ready to adapt to changing priorities and work shifts, including nights and weekends.
• A customer‑focused mindset: You enjoy helping people and understand the importance of getting things right first time.
• Good communication skills: You can share information clearly and work well with colleagues.
• Initiative: You’re comfortable organising your own workload and knowing when to ask for support.
• A full driving licence: Essential for supporting our wider network of locations.

Experience working in a stores or warehouse environment would be useful, as would familiarity with SAP and experience operating a forklift truck. These skills will help you hit the ground running, but your attention to detail, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important.

What’s in it for you?

At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.

Why Northern?

We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,650 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, beginning a journey that would transform travel across the world. We’ve recently celebrated 200 years of the modern railway and, as we reflect on that legacy, our focus is now on the future as Great British Rail takes shape. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B – we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.

We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a medical assessment.

No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.