Stores Person

The Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trust in Cambridge is seeking a reliable stores person/driver to manage stores operations, deliver and collect electrical plant, equipment, lighting and materials to construction sites around Cambridge. The role includes maintaining stock records, and coordinating deliveries with site supervisors.

Ideal candidates will have an electrical background, experience with tools and equipment, and a practical, flexible approach to work.

Qualifications

• Electrical background and experience with tools and equipment.
• Good understanding of a busy construction environment.
• Physically capable of regular manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Booking plant, equipment and materials in and out of the stores and maintaining accurate records.
• Inspecting, cleaning, repairing lighting and plant where required.
• Liaising with site supervisors to coordinate and schedule deliveries and collections.
• Ensuring vehicles, tools, equipment and stores are kept clean, organised and maintained.
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting any damaged, missing or faulty equipment.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and ensuring materials are secured correctly for transport.
• Assisting site operatives and supervisors with general duties when the stores workload is quiet.
• Carrying out additional site-based duties within the Cambridge area when required.

Skills

Electrical background

Tools & equipment experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Manual handling

Job description

Trust in people are looking for a reliable, organised and hands-on Stores Person / Driver to manage our stores operation in the Cambridge area, delivering and collecting electrical plant, equipment, lighting and materials to and from construction sites.

This is a long-term opportunity starting in January 2027, offering stability for the right candidate within an established electrical contracting business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records, booking equipment in and out, refurbishing lighting and plant, and coordinating deliveries and collections with site supervisors.

When the stores are quiet, the role will also involve assisting our site teams with general electrical work across Cambridge.,

Delivering and collecting electrical plant, equipment, lighting and materials from construction sites.

• Booking plant, equipment and materials in and out of the stores and maintaining accurate records.
• Inspecting, cleaning, repairing lighting and plant where required.
• Liaising with site supervisors to coordinate and schedule deliveries and collections.
• Ensuring vehicles, tools, equipment and stores are kept clean, organised and maintained.
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting any damaged, missing or faulty equipment.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and ensuring materials are secured correctly for transport.
• Assisting site operatives and supervisors with general duties when the stores workload is quiet.
• Carrying out additional site-based duties within the Cambridge area when required.

The ideal candidate will have an electrical background, experience working with tools and equipment, and a good understanding of the requirements of a busy construction environment.

Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.

Must live in or around Cambridge and be able to commute reliably to the stores.

Good organisational and communication skills.

A reliable, practical and flexible approach to work.

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Physically capable of regular manual handling, including loading and unloading potentially heavy plant, electrical equipment, lighting and materials.

Able to undertake physical duties safely, following manual handling procedures and using appropriate lifting equipment where required.

Comfortable working in a hands-on stores and construction environment.

Willingness to assist on construction sites when required.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, delivery or plant-handling role.
• An electrical background or experience within the electrical contracting industry.
• Familiarity with temporary electrical installations, site lighting and construction plant.
• Experience working on construction sites and liaising with site supervisors.
• Basic maintenance, fault-finding and refurbishment skills.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping the stores organised, ensures equipment is ready for use, and can be relied upon to get the right materials and plant to site on time.

The successful candidate must be practical, physically capable of undertaking the manual handling requirements of the role, and happy to support site teams when needed. An electrical background would be a significant advantage, particularly for refurbishing lighting and equipment and providing additional support on site.