Stores Operative

Engineering the South East; Waterford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Weltec Engineering is seeking an experienced Stores Operative to join the OSM Workshop Stores in Waterford. You will be responsible for the safe receipt, storage, control and issue of materials, tools and equipment to production teams, ensuring traceability and accuracy in line with project specs.

The successful candidate will support the assembly of mechanical modules for semiconductor projects, maintain housekeeping and stock records, and assist with stock takes while adhering to safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/logistics; knowledge of M&E, construction or manufacturing projects.
• Ability to read delivery notes, stock lists and works orders.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office and inventory software.
• Forklift licence a plus but not essential; focus on accuracy and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and verify quantities against notes and purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and conformance to specs.
• Record goods received in the inventory system and maintain stock records.
• Ensure materials are labelled, identified and stored correctly.
• Escalate discrepancies or damaged goods to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Carry out regular cycle counts and assist stock audits.
• Ensure traceability of project-specific materials and timely delivery to production.
• Load/unload deliveries and move materials safely within warehouse/workshop.
• Prepare materials for shipment to site locations.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Materials handling

Stock control

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Forklift experience

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Weltec is a leading Engineering and Process Contractor

Role / Requirements:

Weltec Engineering is a well-established provider of Mechanical and Electrical engineering services, delivering complex, high-quality solutions across Europe. We support major clients in the Semiconductor, Pharma/Biopharma, and Advanced Manufacturing sectors and are committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and engineering excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Stores Operative to join our team based in our OSM Workshop Stores in Waterford. The successful candidate will report to the OSM Manager and be responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, control, and issue of materials, tools, and equipment within the OSM workshop and warehouse environment.

The role supports the manufacture and assembly of mechanical modules for semiconductor projects by ensuring materials are available, correctly identified, traceable, and delivered to production teams as required.

The post holder will maintain high standards of housekeeping, stock accuracy, quality control, and safety while contributing to the timely delivery of project schedules.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Receive deliveries from suppliers and verify quantities against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage, quality issues, and compliance with project specifications.
• Record goods received in the inventory management system.
• Ensure all materials are labelled, identified, and stored correctly.
• Escalate discrepancies, shortages, or damaged goods to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory locations and Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy targets.
• Carry out regular cycle counts and support periodic stock audits.
• Monitor stock levels and report low-stock items.
• Ensure full traceability of materials, particularly project-specific and client-supplied items.
• Ensure materials are issued in accordance with production schedules and work orders.
• Support project teams by ensuring timely delivery of materials to workstations.
• Return unused materials to stock following established procedures.
• Load and unload deliveries using appropriate handling equipment.
• Safely move materials within the warehouse and workshop.
• Prepare materials and equipment for shipment to site locations.
• Assist in packaging and securing completed OSM modules for transport.
• Maintain clean and organised storage locations.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Previous experience working in a warehouse, stores, logistics, or materials handling environment, preferably within M&E, construction, manufacturing, or industrial projects.
• Previous knowledge of semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data centre, or cleanroom projects.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes and material control.
• Ability to read delivery notes, stock lists, and works orders.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience supporting OSM/modular construction activities.
• Forklift Licence (Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck) a plus but not essential

Weltec is a leading Engineering and Process Contractor with extensive experience in delivering complex turnkey projects in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Industrial, Data Centres, Healthcare, Public Works and Commercial sectors.

We offer competitive salary packages, ongoing support and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) enabling career progression, performance management and incentives and the opportunity to challenge yourself and progress your career with a growing and successful company. Weltec is ISO 9001:2015, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accredited and is also a registered Safe T Cert company.