Stores Operative

Rubix UKII; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UKII is seeking a Stores Operative to support the daily running of an engineering stores operation at a customer site in the UK. You will receive deliveries, issue stock, and maintain accurate systems to ensure engineers have the right parts when needed.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, safety and a proactive approach to improving stock processes and customer service. Permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse, engineering or customer-service environments.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy for stock records.
• Proficiency with computer systems, email and Microsoft apps; willing to learn Rubix systems.
• Safe, responsible handling of manual tasks, equipment and housekeeping must follow site procedures.
• Clear, professional communication with the ability to ask questions and escalate issues.
• Ability to organise routine work, manage priorities and work independently within processes.
• Protect stock, customer property and confidential records consistently.
• Positive attitude to training, product knowledge and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with stock-management/ERP tools (K8, CribMaster, VMS) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries against purchase orders, report damaged or missing items promptly.
• Store materials safely in correct locations with proper labelling and controls.
• Pick and issue materials to authorised users and record all transactions.
• Perform cycle counts, replenishment checks and stock-location reviews.
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide updates on product availability and progress.
• Support purchasing, order follow-ups, collections and returns using approved suppliers.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records for stock movements and adjustments.
• Keep the stores environment safe, clean and organised following HSEQ and security rules.
• Suggest practical improvements to safety, stock control, or customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Stock transactions

Computer literacy

Clear communication

Independent organisation

Training adaptability

Stock control

Safety aware

Tools

K8

CribMaster

VMS

Job description

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.

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

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 elevate 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.