Material Stores Person in Northampton

About the Company

BPA is a leading precision engineering specialist based in Daventry, delivering complete turnkey solutions across the design, manufacture, and assembly of high-precision components and complex assemblies for the Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, and Defence sectors.

With over 10 years of industry experience, BPA is driven by innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. We combine advanced manufacturing technologies with a highly skilled team to provide exceptional results for some of the world's most demanding industries.

As a rapidly growing business operating at the forefront of precision engineering, we are committed to continuous improvement, investment in technology, and developing talented people who share our passion for performance and precision.

What you will be doing:

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Material Stores Person to oversee and actively participate in the day-to-day operation of our materials stores, reporting directly to the QA & Stores Manager.

This hands-on role involves the receipt, storage, control, handling, and distribution of a wide range of engineering materials, including aluminium, steel, and other raw materials used within the manufacturing process.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring materials are accurately received, identified, stored, and issued while maintaining full material traceability throughout the production process

Candidates should have previous experience working within a manufacturing or engineering stores environment and possess a good understanding of material handling procedures, stock control, and traceability requirements. Experience handling metals such as aluminium and steel, together with knowledge of material certification and batch traceability, is highly desirable. Previous experience operating material cutting equipment, such as saws or cutting machines, would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced stores professional to join a growing engineering business where quality, accuracy, and customer service are key priorities.

Based in recently refurbished manufacturing and assembly facility in Daventry.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and book in deliveries of raw materials and engineering components.
• Store, identify, and maintain a wide range of materials, including aluminium, steel, and other production materials.
• Ensure full material traceability is maintained through accurate labelling, certification control, and stock records.
• Pick and issue materials to production in line with manufacturing requirements.
• Cut materials to specified lengths using appropriate cutting equipment and procedures.
• Transport materials safely between stores and production areas.
• Carry out regular stock checks and perpetual inventory counts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate stock records using the company's ERP and inventory management systems.
• Process material returns, stock adjustments, and goods movements as required.
• Ensure all materials are correctly identified, stored, and protected from damage.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe stores environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance stores efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries when required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and ISO9001 requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations teams to support business objectives.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the QA & Stores Manager.

What we’re looking for

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a stores, warehouse, materials, or engineering environment.
• Experience handling a variety of raw materials, including aluminium, steel, and other engineering materials.
• Understanding of material traceability requirements and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
• Experience using stock control, inventory management, or ERP systems.
• Previous experience receiving, storing, and issuing materials within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating material cutting equipment (saws or similar machinery) is desirable.
• Understanding of goods-in processes, stock control, and inventory accuracy.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality standards and procedures is advantageous.
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence preferred but not essential.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate stock and traceability records.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Physically capable of handling materials and carrying out manual handling activities safely.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of housekeeping, health & safety, and quality.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Interested in joining our team? Click the Apply button and submit your CV and covering letter to be considered for this position.