Stores Person

What will I be doing?

As a Stores Person, you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Reporting to the Stores Lead, you'll support goods inwards, kitting, stock control, and dispatch activities - ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high operational standards at all times.

Duties will include:

• Receiving and accurately processing incoming goods within the ERP system
• Kitting components and assemblies in line with production requirements
• Packing goods securely and ensuring correct documentation is included
• Supporting stock control activities, including stock checks and inventory accuracy
• Operating a forklift truck (where required)
• Maintaining accurate system records and data integrity
• Contributing to Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, health, and safety.

What do I need?

You'll have experience working in a stores or warehouse environment, ideally within manufacturing. You'll be organised, reliable, and take pride in working accurately and safely, with good written and verbal communication skills and a strong team focus.

You'll also have:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Knowledge of health & safety practices, including manual handling and hazardous goods
• Confidence using computer systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A team-focused, proactive approach
• Experience operating a forklift truck (a valid Forklift Truck licence is desirable)

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Experience using an ERP or stock management system (including barcoding)
• Experience using a vertical storage system
• Experience of working within a Continuous Improvement environment

What else do I need to know?

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting defence-based projects, with vast career progression across a global organisation, in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits.

You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive, as we constantly review what's happening in the market.

The range of benefits we offer include adaptive and flexible / hybrid working, ample holiday entitlements, generous employer pension contributions, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, and the ability to purchase discounted Health Cash Plans, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance, plus much more.

Please note that applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications. This vacancy will be closed when sufficient suitable applications are received.