Stores Assistant

JBT Corporation; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Corporation seeks a motivated Stores Assistant to join the Proseal team in Macclesfield. The role involves preparing and delivering components, assembling kits, and maintaining health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. This position offers opportunities for career development and comes with a competitive salary along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

On-site free parking

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to health and safety regulations.
• Full UK Driving License required.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver components to the shop floor.
• Assemble kits and manage deliveries using ERP systems.
• Handle stocktaking and support production teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Proactive Attitude

Tools

ERP Systems

Sage

MS Office

Job description

Overview ...

Job Title: Stores Assistant

Reporting To: Chris Matthews / Tim Holland

Location: Proseal UK

JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing and air transportation industries. We have offices in more than 100 countries and are growing both organically and through acquisitions. We are continuously looking for new employees who want to grow with us!

Currently, JBT offers a great opportunity for a Supply Chain Assistant to join the Proseal team near Manchester.

Proseal UK Ltd designs and manufactures high-quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry, with manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America, and Australia. Established over 20 years ago, demand for Proseal products is growing. We develop many plastic-based alternatives for food preservation and safety. Founded in 1998, Proseal is the UK's leading manufacturer of tray sealing machinery and tooling and is recognized internationally with facilities and offices across the UK, North America, Australia, Ireland, Holland, Spain, Canada, and Dubai.

Shift Pattern/Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily and two paid 15-minute breaks. Total of 40 hours per week.

The Opportunity ...

Main Purpose of Job:

This role suits a driven, self-motivated individual who will be the first step in our end-to-end food packaging machinery delivery process. You will prepare and deliver components to the shop floor, assemble kits, dispatch products for aftermarket care, and manage deliveries using ERP systems like Sage and a bespoke system. You will also handle stocktaking, discrepancy reporting, and support multiple production teams to meet deadlines, liaising with logistics teams to move components across the site. Adherence to safety, manual handling regulations, and maintaining high health and safety standards are essential.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping
• Participate in continuous improvement and H&S reporting
• Manual handling of stock/products following best practices
• Operate pallet trucks and lifting equipment safely
• Conduct cycle counting and stocktaking
• Assemble parts into kits for production and aftermarket
• Book components in/out on ERP systems
• Fulfill and locate BOMs digitally
• Pack components/products for shipping to high standards
• Arrange domestic and international courier pickups
• Complete warehouse administrative tasks accurately and timely
• Investigate stock discrepancies, delivery issues, and order concerns
• Report damage and quality issues
• Communicate effectively with other departments

Aptitudes Required:

• Strong commitment to health and safety regulations
• Full UK Driving License
• IT and MS Office proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good organization and attention to detail
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude

Experience:

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred
• Warehousing/stores experience advantageous
• Health and Safety knowledge preferred
• FLT experience is highly beneficial but training can be provided

Why work at JBT ...

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career development
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (shift workers' holiday aligned with hours worked)
• On-site free parking, vending machines, break-out areas with pool and football tables
• Benefits including discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work, learning and development programs, employee assistance, and retail discounts, including family trips to the cinema and coffee discounts at Costa.