Stores Assistant

Hayley Dexis; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering distributor in Leicester is seeking a self-motivated Onsite Stores Assistant to support warehouse operations on-site. The successful candidate will manage stock levels, assist engineers, and ensure smooth inventory processes. Ideal applicants will have warehousing experience, excellent communication skills, and possess a full driving licence. This role offers Monday to Friday working hours, fostering a supportive and efficient environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing and stock-checking preferred.
• Full driving license is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical stock levels using CMMS system.
• Conduct daily and weekly stock checks.
• Assist engineers with issuing spares.

Skills

Managing stock levels

Customer communication

Time management

Numerical skills

Computer skills

Job description

About the role

The onsite support role essentially supports in the warehouse / stores and is based within our customer site. Reporting to the Onsite Manager you will be based within the engineering office working collaboratively with the customers engineering team. Our customer is one of the top British food manufacturers in the UK. Assist in raising orders for spare parts as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical stock levels using the sites CMMS system.
• Carry out daily/weekly stock checks to reflect the requirements of the Contract.
• Manage workshop consumables, i.e.. Fasteners, Air Fittings etc.
• Assist engineers in issuing spares required from the Stores.
• Add new items to stock as required, label products and stores racking to suit.
• Book in all deliveries on the required systems and put the spares away in the stores or allocated order collection points for engineers.
• Assist with site specific project work.

Qualifications

• Hayley Dexis has an exciting opportunity available for a self‑motivated Onsite Stores Assistant to join our well‑established and experienced team based at our customer site in Leicester. You'll need to be a confident communicator in dealing and managing the customer, being the face of Hayley on‑site.
• The ideal candidate will have a good mix of warehousing and/or stores experience with stock‑checking experience, coupled with excellent computer skills.
• Engineering or manufacturing sector experience preferable but not essential.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Customer‑focused, driven to provide consistently high levels of service.
• Good level of computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good level of communication and numerical skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and time management.

Company Background

Hayley Dexis is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables (hydraulics, bearings, fasteners, fluid power, PPE, tools, lubricants etc) in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we provide cutting‑edge solutions to our clients across various industries. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry‑leading customer service.

Working Hours40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:00am - 16:30pm