Tooling & Stores Coordinator – Dual Shift, Temp-to-Perm

Kinetic plc; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Wallsend is seeking an organised, detail‑oriented Stores Coordinator to manage tooling and production inventory. The role is long‑term temporary with a pathway to permanent for the right candidate, and operates across two local Newcastle sites.

You will maintain accurate inventory, support digital tooling control, monitor wear, and collaborate with procurement to ensure on‑time tooling and minimal production delays. This role is on site in Wallsend with two shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling control or technical inventory in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong organisational skills with physical stock and digital tracking.
• Keen eye for detail to inspect parts and identify wear/defects.
• Familiarity with 5S/Visual Management is desirable.
• Willingness to support two Newcastle sites.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and issue all tooling; maintain digital and physical inventory.
• Assist implementing a digital tooling control system with barcoding/databases.
• Inspect and verify roller units, preform heads, and postformers.
• Track tool usage and wear; provide data to Technical Engineers; suggest storage improvements.
• Coordinate with procurement for repairs, deliveries, and consumables stock to reduce delays.

Skills

Tooling control

Stores management

Excel/ERP tracking

Tools

Excel

ERP/database tracking

Job description

Kinetic plc in Wallsend is seeking an organised, detail‑oriented Stores Coordinator to manage tooling and production inventory. The role is long‑term temporary with a pathway to permanent for the right candidate, and operates across two local Newcastle sites.

You will maintain accurate inventory, support digital tooling control, monitor wear, and collaborate with procurement to ensure on‑time tooling and minimal production delays. This role is on site in Wallsend with two shift pattern.