Stores Person - 6 Month FTC

SMT GB; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

SMT GB is seeking a Stores Person to be based at our Duxford depot on a fixed-term basis of 6 months. The role focuses on efficient warehouse operations, accurate receipting, storage and dispatch of parts, stock control and supporting internal teams and customers.

Key responsibilities include stock movements, order picking, packing and dispatch, and maintaining stock records with attention to health and safety. Desirable qualifications include a UK driving licence and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics role.
• Strong numerical and data accuracy skills.
• Good communication and customer service focus.
• Team player with ability to build relationships.
• Understanding of health and safety in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and book in stock from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Pick, pack and dispatch parts for internal departments and external customers.
• Maintain accurate stock records, including regular stock checks and reconciliations.
• Ensure all items are stored correctly, labelled appropriately and easy to locate.
• Support general warehouse duties, including housekeeping and adherence to health and safety.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Customer service focus

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Forklift licence

Driving licence

Job description

SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in US.

Job Title:

Stores Person

Location:

Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Contract:

Fixed-term contract (6 months)

Salary:

Competitive; Depending on Experience

About The Role

We are looking for a Stores Person to be based from our Duxford depot on a fixed-term basis. This role plays a key part in ensuring the efficient operation of our warehouse, supporting the accurate receipting, storage and dispatch of parts. You will help maintain stock accuracy, support internal teams and customers, and contribute to a safe and organised working environment.

Key responsibilities

You will support the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring all stock movements and processes are completed accurately and efficiently in line with company standards.

• Receive, inspect and book in stock from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Pick, pack and dispatch parts for internal departments and external customers
• Maintain accurate stock records, including regular stock checks and reconciliations
• Ensure all items are stored correctly, labelled appropriately and easy to locate
• Support general warehouse duties, including housekeeping and adherence to health and safety

About You

You will be a reliable and organised individual, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or service-based role
• Strong numerical and data accuracy skills when handling parts and stock locations
• Good communication skills with a strong customer service focus
• A team player with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Understanding of health and safety within a warehouse environment

Desirable

• Valid UK driving licence
• Forklift truck licence

Working Hours

• Monday - Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
• Thursday: 09:30 - 17:30
• Friday: 09:30 - 17:00

Why join us?

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, finances and career development. You will be part of a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and develop your skills.

Closing date & interview process

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close this advert early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Our values

Our way of working as a professional community, can be best described as Caring, Daring and Sharing. Caring because we are service-minded, and we always like to go the extra mile for our customers and give our people the attention and care they deserve. Daring because we are innovative in our business, constantly looking for smart improvement. And finally Sharing because we realize we’re doing this together; with our clients, with a great team of skilled specialists, excellent manufacturers and reliable suppliers. These values create an engaging environment for passionate people who like to work in a place with purpose.

SMT does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from headhunters, recruitment agencies, selection agencies, or any other third party, unless prior written consent has been given by SMT. These parties are not permitted to submit CVs or applications to SMT or its employees in any form, including, but not limited to, email, social media or online platforms, whether directly or indirectly. Any CVs or applications submitted in breach of this policy will be treated as unsolicited and will not create any obligation for SMT. SMT also expressly reserves the right to contact any candidates directly, without this creating any obligation towards the party that submitted their details