Tooling & Stores Specialist – Wallsend (Two Shifts)

Kinetic plc; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Wallsend is seeking a Stores Coordinator to manage tooling for production across two Newcastle sites. This long-term temp-to-perm role involves controlling storage, traceability, and availability of tooling data to reduce delays and improve tool life.

You will support a new digital tooling control system, maintain barcode-based tracking, and provide analytical data to Technical Engineers. Prior tooling/inventory experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling control, stores management, or technical inventory in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage physical stock with digital tracking (Excel/ERP/barcoding).
• Attention to detail to inspect mechanical parts and spot wear or defects.
• Familiarity with 5S/Visual Management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and issue tooling; maintain accurate inventory.
• Support digital tooling control system implementation with barcode/tracking software.
• Inspect and verify roller units, preform heads, postformers before production.
• Track tool usage and wear; provide data to engineers and suggest 5S improvements.
• Coordinate with procurement for repairs, deliveries, and stock of consumables.

Skills

Tooling control

Stores management

Technical inventory

Tools

Excel

ERP

Barcoding databases

Job description

Kinetic plc in Wallsend is seeking a Stores Coordinator to manage tooling for production across two Newcastle sites. This long-term temp-to-perm role involves controlling storage, traceability, and availability of tooling data to reduce delays and improve tool life.

You will support a new digital tooling control system, maintain barcode-based tracking, and provide analytical data to Technical Engineers. Prior tooling/inventory experience is essential.