Stores Person

Trust In People Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust in people is seeking a reliable Stores Person / Driver to manage stores operations in the Cambridge area, delivering and collecting electrical plant, equipment, lighting and materials to and from construction sites.

The role involves maintaining stock records, booking equipment in and out, refurbishing lighting and plant, and coordinating deliveries with site supervisors. When stores are quiet, assist site teams with general electrical work across Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Demonstrates good organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Physically capable of regular manual handling and lifting heavy items.
• Flexible, practical attitude and hands-on approach in a busy stores/construction environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 for transport.
• Assisting site operatives and supervisors with general duties when stores workload is light.
• Carrying out additional site-based duties within the Cambridge area when required.

Skills

Driving licence

Organization

Communication

Manual handling

Independent working

Prioritisation

Site teams support

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Pay and Working Arrangements

• 9‑hour working day.
• Start date: January 2027.
• Long‑term position.
• Cambridge‑based stores role with additional site support duties across the local area.

Ideal Candidate

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