Stores Operative

NP Aerospace; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in armour technology is seeking a Production Stores Operative to ensure efficient flow of materials and components in the UK. This hands-on role involves managing stock, supporting production schedules, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates have warehouse experience, a valid Forklift Truck licence, and strong organisational skills, with a commitment to safety and teamwork. The role offers a flexible work schedule along with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Flexible start and finish times

25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Life cover at 3x base salary

BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, stores, logistics, or materials handling environment.
• A valid Forklift Truck licence (Counterbalance, Reach, or Bendi).
• Good IT skills and experience with stock management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials and components are received, stored, and issued accurately.
• Manage incoming deliveries and book stock into systems.
• Support stock control activities and maintain accurate system data.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift Truck licence

Stock management systems

Organisational skills

Data handling

Team-focused attitude

Tools

QAD

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Production Stores Operative to play a vital role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly at NP Aerospace. This role exists to ensure that materials, components, and finished parts flow efficiently through our production environment supporting programmes that deliver life‑saving equipment to customers around the world. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in accuracy and organisation, and understand how critical stores and logistics are to production success. Your contribution will directly support on‑time delivery, production efficiency, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing: In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring materials and components are received, stored, and issued accurately to support production schedules. You will manage incoming deliveries, book stock into our business systems, and move items safely to the correct storage locations, ensuring traceability and accuracy at every step. You will work closely with production teams by issuing materials to work orders and preparing kits ahead of build schedules, helping manufacturing teams stay productive and on track. You will also support stock control activities, resolve discrepancies with Purchasing and Finance, and help maintain accurate system data. Alongside this, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, organised, and safe stores environment, operating FLT equipment where required and working collaboratively across departments to keep production moving efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse, stores, logistics, or materials handling environment
• A valid Forklift Truck licence (Counterbalance, Reach, or Bendi)
• Willingness and flexibility to work a rotating 3‑shift system
• Good IT skills and experience using stock or warehouse management systems (QAD desirable)
• A methodical, accurate approach to handling materials and data
• Strong organisational skills and a commitment to safe working practices
• A positive, dependable, and team‑focused attitude

Company Information

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high‑performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers’ complex challenges. Our values – Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication – form the bedrock of our culture.

NP Aerospace’s extensive range of combat‑proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R & D engineers working on next‑generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations. Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.

Benefits

• Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
• Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
• Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadet volunteers (including CFAVs)
• Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions)
• Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
• Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
• Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
• Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose