Stores Operative

Rubix; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix is seeking a reliable Stores Operative to support day-to-day engineering stores operations at one of our customer sites in the United Kingdom. You will help ensure engineers receive the correct parts and materials when they need them, from receiving deliveries to stock issuing and inventory checks.

This hands-on role requires accuracy, safety and excellent service. You will own your tasks, spot issues early and contribute ideas to improve stock control, transaction accuracy and overall

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse, or engineering environment.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficient with computer systems and Microsoft apps; willingness to learn Rubix systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries against PO; report issues.
• Store materials safely and label/organise stock.
• Pick and issue materials; record transactions.
• Perform cycle counts and stock-location reviews.
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide updates on order progress.
• Support purchasing, order follow-ups, collections and returns.
• Maintain audit-ready records of stock movements and receipts.
• Keep stores safe, clean and organised per HSEQ rules.
• Suggest improvements for safety and stock control.

Skills

Stock control

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Communication

Independence

Safety awareness

Organisational skills

Training mindset

Problem solving

Tools

K8

CribMaster

VMS

Job description

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

The Opportunity

We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Stores Operative to support the day-to-day running of an engineering stores operation at one of our customer sites.

You will help ensure engineers receive the correct parts and materials when they need them. From receiving deliveries and issuing stock to maintaining accurate systems and supporting stock counts, your work will contribute directly to customer service and operational uptime.

This is a hands-on role where accuracy, safety and excellent service matter. You will be trusted to take ownership of your work, identify problems early and help us improve how the store operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries against purchase orders, reporting damaged, missing or incorrect items promptly.
• Store materials safely in the correct locations, using the required labelling, segregation and stock-protection controls.
• Pick and issue materials to authorised users, accurately recording all issues, returns and transfers on the relevant system.
• Complete cycle counts, replenishment checks and stock-location reviews to help maintain inventory accuracy and availability.
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide clear updates on product availability, order progress, delays and next steps.
• Support authorised purchasing, order follow-ups, collections, repairs and returns using approved suppliers and processes.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records for stock movements, receipts, credits, queries and adjustments.
• Keep the stores environment safe, clean and organised, following all Rubix and customer HSEQ, security and housekeeping requirements.
• Contribute practical ideas that improve safety, stock control, transaction accuracy, layout or customer service.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in a stores, warehouse, manufacturing, engineering, distribution or customer-service environment, or relevant transferable experience.
• Good attention to detail, with the numerical ability to process stock transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Confidence using computer systems, email and standard Microsoft applications, with a willingness to learn Rubix systems.
• A safe and responsible approach to manual handling, equipment use, housekeeping and site procedures.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions and escalated incomplete or incorrect information.
• The ability to organise routine work, manage competing priorities and work independently within agreed processes.
• A dependable approach to protecting stock, customer property, confidential information and transaction records.
• A positive attitude towards training, feedback, product knowledge, cross-training and continuous improvement.
• Experience with K8, CribMaster, VMS, vending technology or another stock-management or ERP system would be advantageous.