Stores Assistant

Stores Assistant
Immediate Start in Engineering & Manufacturing Environment

Location:      Lower Dicker, East Sussex
Hours:          Full-time | Competitive Salary | Permanent Position
Benefits:        25 days Holiday(+ bank holidays), 9% Pension, Stocked Free Cafeteria, Free Parking, Life Insurance, Private Medical, Occupational Health Checks, Flexible working.

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a proactive and organised Stores Assistant to join a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. This is a key role ensuring smooth material flow and stock accuracy throughout production areas, while supporting overall efficiency and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Stores Assistant, your main focus will be supporting production cells by ensuring timely delivery of materials, accurate inventory control, and safe handling of goods. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Replenishing materials at Point of Use (POU) areas using kanban and bin systems.
• Picking and kitting work orders and delivering them to the correct locations.
• Receiving, booking in, storing, and dispatching materials accurately and efficiently.
• Performing stock movements and daily cycle counting to maintain inventory accuracy above 98%.
• Supporting lean initiatives including 5S, FIFO, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assisting in the upkeep and development of supply chain systems and responding to replenishment signals.
• Preparing, packing, and arranging collections for deliveries and supplier shipments.
• Supporting the warehouse team with general housekeeping and safe handling practices.

  
Essential Skills & Experience:
To be successful in the Stores Assistant role, you will need:

• Previous experience in a Stores or Materials Handling role.
• Strong physical fitness, with the ability to carry out manual handling duties.
• Basic computer literacy – Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory transactions.
• A clear understanding of safe working and manual handling procedures.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a fast-paced, pressure-driven team environment.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles (5S, kanban, etc.).
• Forklift license is an advantage.
• Experience with cutting equipment or knowledge of export procedures is beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Personal Attributes:
We're looking for a Stores Assistant with:

• High levels of motivation and a can-do attitude.
• Team-player mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to follow instructions and contribute to ongoing improvement.
• Positive, adaptable, and cooperative approach to work.

If you're ready to bring energy and organisation to a critical role in the supply chain process, apply today and take your next step as a Stores Assistant in a forward-thinking manufacturing business.