Storesperson Engineering, Production, Manufacture

Sonardyne; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonardyne is seeking a proactive Storesperson on a fixed‑term basis to ensure stock and non‑stock items are received, stored, picked and delivered safely and accurately. The role works across Manufacturing, Production and other departments, delivering excellent customer service with a focus on accuracy and organization.

In this busy production environment, you will need teamwork, good communication, and a positive, flexible approach, with responsibilities spanning stock control, order

Qualifications

• Stock control knowledge and accuracy are essential.
• Experience with stock control systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy important in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork are required.
• Experience in a production or manual handling environment is preferred.
• Forklift licence is advantageous.
• Experience handling electronic components in an ESD environment.
• Training in ESD, 5S or manual handling is beneficial.
• Ability to identify and suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Stock control — perform stock checks, pick kits and fulfill production requisitions.
• Order fulfilment — pick parts for sales orders and prepare items for dispatch.
• Internal logistics — deliver and collect parts across the site.
• Safety & housekeeping — maintain a safe, tidy working environment and follow health and safety procedures.
• Continuous improvement — identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

PC literacy

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Production/manual handling experience

Forklift licence

ESD components handling

ESD/5S/manual handling training

Continuous improvement

Job description

From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation.

Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans.We’ve been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for over 50 years and we’re only just getting started…At Sonardyne, we value different ways of thinking. Whether you think in code, patterns, systems, or steps, your unique perspective is important to us.

We are now seeking a proactive and detail‑focused Storesperson to join our Stores team on a fixed‑term basis, supporting the smooth flow of materials across the business.

About the Role

As a Storesperson, you will ensure that stock and non‑stock items are received, stored, picked and delivered to internal and external customers in a safe and timely manner. You will work closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Production and other departments, providing excellent customer service and maintaining high standards of accuracy, organisation and safety.

This is a hands‑on role within a busy production environment, requiring strong teamwork, good communication skills and a positive, flexible approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Stock control — carrying out stock checks, picking kits and shortages for production, and fulfilling stock requisitions.
• Order fulfilment — picking parts for sales orders and preparing items for dispatch.
• Internal logistics — delivering and collecting parts across the site.
• Safety & housekeeping — maintaining a safe, tidy working environment and following all health, safety, manual handling and COSHH procedures.
• Continuous improvement — identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce errors and support best practice.

Skills & Experience

• Full UK driving licence
• PC literacy and familiarity with stock control systems
• Strong attention to detail — accurate counting, weighing, labelling and following instructions
• Good communication and teamwork
• Experience in a production or manual handling environment
• Forklift truck licence
• Experience handling electronic components in an ESD environment
• Training in ESD, 5S or manual handling
• Ability to identify and suggest improvements

What We’re Looking For

You will be someone who brings a positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn. You’ll be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, able to prioritise tasks, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.