Stores Person

CV Bay Ltd; Annesley Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Stores Assistant to join their friendly team. The role involves maintaining stock accuracy, processing deliveries, and supporting engineering teams in a safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in warehousing or logistics, basic IT skills, and a Full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Forklift licence training provided

Company-provided PPE

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, logistics, or inventory environment.
• Confident using databases and Excel.
• Must pass a drug & alcohol screening, basic medical, and DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining stock accuracy and processing deliveries.
• Issuing and dispatching parts to internal teams.
• Logging all goods in and out, following company procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic IT skills

Team spirit

Education

Full UK driving licence

British passport holder or settled status

Tools

Excel

Stock control systems

Job description

Stores Assistant - Engineering business

Salary : £25,000 per annum

Hours : 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8am to 4.15pm, and a 2pm finish on Friday.

Contract : Temp to Perm (3 months, then permanent)

Annual Leave : 25 days + 8 bank holidays

On Call : 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 weeks (remote cover via phone and very rarely called) - extra £225 / week

Training : Forklift licence & safety training provided

About the job

Well‑organised, friendly, and supportive Stores teams (mix of experienced & new staff)

Clean, efficient, and safety‑focused working environment

Genuine career progression - internal promotions are common

Company‑provided PPE and ongoing safety training

Steady‑paced, well‑structured role - ideal if you enjoy reliable routines

We’re recruiting for a Stores Assistant - You'll be part of a close‑knit team responsible for maintaining stock accuracy, processing deliveries, and supporting engineering teams. This is a steady, structured position where attention to detail matters more than speed.

Key duties include

Logging all goods in and out, following company procedures

Issuing and dispatching parts to internal teams

Using stock control and inventory systems (training provided)

Updating Excel logs (no complex formulas needed)

Coordinating deliveries, couriers, and transport logs

Maintaining excellent housekeeping in the Stores area

Participating in on‑call rota (rarely contacted - handled remotely)

Supporting calibration, PAT testing and stock counts Training & Safety

Full safety and lifting training provided (max manual lift 25kg)

Forklift licence training covered if not already certified

PPE supplied (hi‑vis, safety boots, hard hat - or bring your own boots if preferred)

Regular refresher and safety compliance training

Requirements

Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, logistics, or inventory environment

Basic IT skills - confident using databases and Excel

Full UK driving licence (car or motorbike) - required for occasional travel between sites (~12 minutes apart)

Must pass a drug & alcohol screening, basic medical, and DBS check

British passport holder or settled status in the UK

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday : 8 : 00am - 4 : 15pm (30 min lunch)

Friday : 8 : 00am - 2 : 00pm

On Call : Weeklong rotation every 4-5 weeks (rarely contacted; remote access via laptop and phone)

£225 additional pay per on‑call week

If on call over a Bank Holiday, you'll receive an extra day off in lieu

Ideal Candidates Will Have

Experience with warehousing, logistics, inventory systems, stock control, factory operations, or engineering stores

Practical mindset and willingness to learn

Strong attention to detail and team spirit

Steady approach to work and commitment to safety standards

Keywords : warehouse operative, stores assistant, inventory controller, logistics, engineering parts, stock control, goods in / out, forklift, distribution, factory, planning, scheduling, supply chain, materials handling.

To apply for the role, please submit your CV through the link below, and we will call you back ASAP to discuss your transferable skills and your availability to attend an interview. Interviews will be face‑to‑face, on site, with the department manager #ENG1