Storesperson

NPB Utilities Ltd; Henstridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

Bank holidays

Pension plan

Professional qualifications

Virtual GP & MH support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced maternity pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a proactive Mechanical Storeman to support our Water business from the Henstridge depot. You will ensure materials, tools and equipment are available, maintained and delivered efficiently to support operational teams while upholding a safe, well-managed stores environment.

You will have experience as a Store Person, Storekeeper or Materials Controller, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A full UK driving licence is essential; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores role such as Store Person, Storekeeper or Materials Controller.
• Familiar with stock control and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to use MS Office and stock systems to record deliveries and issue items.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect deliveries of materials, plant and equipment.
• Maintain stock records and ensure accuracy.
• Issue materials to operational teams and site personnel.
• Keep stores clean, safe and well-organised.
• Conduct regular stock counts and audits.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure material availability.
• Assist with servicing and mobilisation of plant and vehicles.
• Provide mobile support during breakdowns.
• Liaise with Transport Manager for fleet readiness.
• Carry out supplier reviews to ensure value for money.

Skills

Store Person

Storekeeper

Materials Controller

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock management systems

Job description

Mechanical Storeman

Location: Henstridge (Office Based)
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you're starting a career with real support behind it.

• 20days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental Health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

We are looking for a proactive and organised Mechanical Storeman to support our Water business from our Henstridge depot. You will play a key role in ensuring materials, tools, plant and equipment are available, maintained and delivered efficiently to support operational teams, while maintaining a safe and well-managed stores environment.

As a Mechanical Storeman you will…

• Receive, inspect and accurately record deliveries of materials, plant and equipment.
• Maintain stock control systems and ensure inventory records remain accurate and up to date.
• Issue materials, tools and equipment to operational teams and site personnel as required.
• Organise and maintain a safe, clean and efficient stores environment, ensuring materials are stored securely and correctly.
• Complete regular stock counts, audits and manage goods-in/goods-out activities.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Coordinators to ensure materials and plant are available when required for operational delivery.
• Assist with the servicing, repair and mobilisation of plant, equipment and company vehicles.
• Provide mobile support to operational crews during vehicle or plant breakdowns.
• Liaise with the Transport Manager to coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs and fleet readiness.
• Carry out supplier reviews to ensure purchasing remains cost-effective and delivers value for money.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

About you…

You will have previous experience working as a Store Person, Storekeeper, Materials Controller, or within a similar stores role. Experience within the Water, Utilities, Civils, Construction or Infrastructure sectors would be highly advantageous.

You'll possess strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records. You will be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and stock management systems and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

A full UK driving licence is essential. HGV, Digger and Forklift qualifications are desirable, and you should be willing to travel regularly as part of the role.

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