Stores Person

Activus - Recruitment & Marketing; Kintore; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Activus Recruitment is supporting a well-established engineering business in the Kintore area by recruiting a Stores Person to support their operations and assembly teams. This hands-on role covers receiving, storing, controlling and dispatching materials, and contributing to smooth warehouse operations.

You will work closely with the Assembly Supervisor, maintain accurate stock records, and uphold Health & Safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a stores or warehouse-based role.
• Experience with Health & Safety practices.
• Experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines safely and efficiently.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and dispatch materials in line with procedures.
• Check deliveries against POs and delivery notes.
• Label and tag incoming stock for traceability.
• Record stock movements using internal systems.
• Collaborate with Assembly Supervisor to meet production needs.
• Pick and prepare customer orders with correct documentation.
• Carry out stock takes and cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, safe stores environment.
• Comply with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Full UK driving licence

Forklift licence – preferred but not essential

Job description

Activus Recruitment is supporting a well-established engineering business in the Kintore area by recruiting a Stores Person to support their operations and assembly teams.

This is a hands-on role responsible for receiving, storing, controlling, and dispatching materials, components, and finished goods. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring smooth warehouse operations, accurate stock control, and timely supply to internal departments, all while maintaining high standards of safety and organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods in line with company procedures, including safe loading and unloading
• Check deliveries for accuracy against purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving discrepancies where required
• Correctly label and tag all incoming stock to ensure full traceability
• Record all stock movements accurately and in a timely manner using internal systems
• Liaise closely with the Assembly Supervisor to meet daily production and material requirements
• Pick, prepare, and load customer orders, ensuring correct documentation and safe handling
• Carry out stock takes and cycle counts, reporting discrepancies and supporting investigations
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe stores environment at all times
• Comply fully with Health & Safety policies and procedures and actively contribute to a positive safety culture

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience in a stores or warehouse-based role
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety practices
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a safe and organised manner
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills

Qualifications

• Forklift licence – preferred but not essential
• Full UK driving licence

Additional info:

• Random drug and alcohol testing policy in place
• Full Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Employee assistance/confidentiality programme