Stores Person

Holt Engineering; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering Recruitment is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator/Stores Person for a well-established manufacturing and engineering business based in Farnborough. The role combines stores, inventory control, goods in/out and shipping coordination to ensure materials are available for production and dispatch deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong warehouse/logistics background, be highly organized, accurate and familiar with ERP systems and shipping documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems for stock control and order processing.
• Proven ability to manage inventory accuracy and cycle counts.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments and associated paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Book incoming goods onto ERP accurately and promptly.
• Pick and issue parts to ensure production readiness.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments and prepare shipping docs.
• Liaise with couriers and manage shipment delays.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform cycle counts.
• Investigate stock discrepancies to prevent delays.
• Check received items against purchase orders.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage and accessibility of stock.
• Support production and technical teams with stores-related queries.
• Maintain a clean, organized stores environment.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Inventory management

Stock control

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Holt Engineering Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Logistics Coordinator/Stores Person to join a well-established manufacturing and engineering business Based In Farnborough.

This is a varied, hands-on supply chain position combining stores, inventory control, goods in/out and shipping coordination. You’ll play an important role in ensuring materials are available for production, stock records remain accurate, and finished goods are dispatched to customers on time.

We’re looking for someone with a strong warehouse/logistics background who is organised, accurate and comfortable working with ERP systems and shipping documentation. The company is ideally looking for someone with strong warehouse operations experience, alongside experience in shipping, receiving and inventory management.

Key responsibilities for the Logistics Coordinator/Stores Person:

• Booking incoming goods onto the ERP system accurately and promptly.
• Picking and issuing parts to ensure production jobs are ready when required.
• Coordinating domestic and international shipments.
• Preparing and completing all required shipping and receiving documentation.
• Liaising with couriers and dealing with inbound or outbound shipment delays.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and completing regular cycle counts.
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies to prevent production delays.
• Checking received items against purchase orders.
• Ensuring stock is correctly labelled, stored and easily accessible.
• Supporting production and technical teams with stores-related queries.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-controlled stores environment.
• Ensuring correct handling of components, including ESD-sensitive items.
• Working closely with Supply Chain, Operations and other internal departments.

The successful Logistics Coordinator/Stores Person will ideally have:

• Previous experience within shipping, receiving and inventory management.
• Strong experience within warehouse or stores operations, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or a similar environment.
• Experience with stock control and cycle counting.
• A good understanding of material handling and shipping documentation.
• Experience using ERP or stock management systems.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers, couriers and internal departments.
• The ability to multitask and work to deadlines in a busy environment.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Experience within procurement or inventory control would also be advantageous.

Why apply?

This would be a great opportunity for an experienced Stores Person, Inventory Controller, Logistics Coordinator, Goods In/Out Coordinator or Warehouse Coordinator looking to take on a broader supply chain position within a professional manufacturing environment.

You’ll be joining a business where accurate inventory, efficient logistics and on-time delivery are genuinely important to the wider operation.