Stores Operative

ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY; Turriff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic & collaborative team

Meaningful impact on business

Guidance & support from leaders

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

Ashtead Technology is seeking a Stores Operative for its Mechanical Solutions division in Turriff. You will manage goods receipt, stock checks and the movement of project equipment, ensuring sound documentation and safe handling across goods-in and goods-out areas.

You’ll work closely with Buyers, Materials Controllers and workshop teams, maintaining orderly stores, and supporting stock control, packing and loading activities daily.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Forklift licence (B1) is required; B2 is beneficial.
• Experience in a similar stores/logistics role in mechanical industry is preferred.
• Experience with an ERM system.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt and processing of purchase orders with Buyers and Materials Controllers, ensuring timely processing.
• Coordinate dispatch of equipment and sales orders through NetSuite, ensuring correct documentation.
• Support project mobilisations/demobilisations, checking equipment, and reporting discrepancies.
• Assist with packing/unpacking containers, cabins and spares boxes, and loading/unloading vehicles.
• Collaborate with workshop and yard teams on equipment movements and daily operations.
• Monitor and replenish consumables, prepare consumables boxes, and conduct stock counts.
• Ensure goods-in and goods-out areas are organised, safe, and tidy.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming/outgoing goods with paperwork and photos.

Skills

Driving licence

Forklift licence

Tools

ERM system

Job description

We are looking for a Stores Operative to join Ashtead Technology's Mechanical Solutions division, based at our state of the art facility in Turriff. In this role, you will be involved with all aspects of Stores operations including receiving, recording and storing goods in as well as preparing and loading goods out accurately and efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage the receipt and processing of purchase orders, working closely with Buyers and Materials Controllers to resolve queries and ensure accurate, timely processing.
• Coordinate the dispatch of equipment and sales orders through NetSuite, ensuring all deliveries meet project schedules and leave site safely, securely and with the correct documentation.
• Play a key role in project mobilisations and demobilisations, checking equipment against loadout lists and delivery paperwork, inspecting for damage, recording photographs and reporting any discrepancies.
• Support the preparation and movement of project equipment, including packing and unpacking containers, cabins and spares boxes, and loading and unloading vehicles.
• Work collaboratively with the workshop and yard teams, assisting with equipment movements and day-to-day operational activities as required.
• Monitor and replenish consumables, prepare project-specific consumables boxes and contribute to regular stock counts to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Ensure equipment is stored safely and correctly, maintaining an organised, clean and tidy goods-in and goods-out area.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring all delivery paperwork, photographs and associated documentation are completed and filed appropriately.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture by following company policies, using the required PPE, adhering to industry standards and participating in emergency procedures and drills.

What experience you’ll bring:

• Full UK driving licence.
• B1 Forklift licence, B2 also beneficial.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within similar industry and or mechanical setting.
• ERM system experience.

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we can offer:

• A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed
• The opportunity to make meaningful impact by empowering employees with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and drive business success
• Guidance & support from the experienced leaders you work with who are committed to your success and professional development
• A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members