Stores Coordinator

Kinetic plc; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Wallsend is seeking an organised, detail‑oriented Stores Coordinator to manage tooling and production inventory. The role is long‑term temporary with a pathway to permanent for the right candidate, and operates across two local Newcastle sites.

You will maintain accurate inventory, support digital tooling control, monitor wear, and collaborate with procurement to ensure on‑time tooling and minimal production delays. This role is on site in Wallsend with two shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling control or technical inventory in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong organisational skills with physical stock and digital tracking.
• Keen eye for detail to inspect parts and identify wear/defects.
• Familiarity with 5S/Visual Management is desirable.
• Willingness to support two Newcastle sites.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and issue all tooling; maintain digital and physical inventory.
• Assist implementing a digital tooling control system with barcoding/databases.
• Inspect and verify roller units, preform heads, and postformers.
• Track tool usage and wear; provide data to Technical Engineers; suggest storage improvements.
• Coordinate with procurement for repairs, deliveries, and consumables stock to reduce delays.

Skills

Tooling control

Stores management

Excel/ERP tracking

Tools

Excel

ERP/database tracking

Job description

Stores Coordinator Long-Term Temp to Perm Based in Wallsend 2 shift 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Hourly Rate £17.04 Our client is a well-established manufacturer within Wallsend. Driven by continuous improvement and technical excellence, they are currently seeking an organised, detail-oriented Tool Room Operator to join their team. This role is initially offered on a long-term temporary basis, with a distinct view to transition into a permanent contract for the right candidate.

The Role:

To manage and control all tooling required for production, ensuring correct storage, traceability, and availability. This role sits under the Technical department and supports process improvement by providing accurate tooling data, reducing delays, and extending tool life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, log, and issue all new and existing tooling. Maintain an accurate digital and physical inventory system, ensuring everything is stored securely in a labelled, controlled environment.
• Help implement and champion a new digital tooling control system (utilising barcoding, databases, or tracking software).
• Clean, inspect, and verify roller units, preform heads, and postformers prior to production use to guarantee they meet strict specifications.
• Track tool usage and wear (hours run, meters produced). Provide Technical Engineers with analytical data on tool failures, suggest 5S storage layout improvements, and assist with tooling trials.
• Minimise production delays by ensuring the correct tools are fully prepared ahead of changeovers. Coordinate with the procurement team for repairs, deliveries, and consumables stock.

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a tooling control, stores management, or technical inventory role within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with experience handling physical stock alongside digital tracking systems (Excel, ERP, or barcoding databases).
• A keen eye for detail-ability to visually inspect mechanical parts and identify wear or defects.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (like 5S or Visual Management) is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to support operations across two local Newcastle sites.