At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily store operations and ensure efficient stock control.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Bridges, committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health plans, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and employee recognition.
- Why this job: Lead a motivated team and make a real impact in a thriving environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse management and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Role
As Stores Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our stores and warehouse facilities, ensuring efficient stock control, timely material availability, and safe working practices.
You will play a key role in supporting operational teams by maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring materials are available when and where they are needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operation of the stores and warehouse.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the stores team.
- Maintain accurate stock records using inventory management systems.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment with procurement.
- Receive, inspect, and record deliveries.
- Ensure materials are stored safely and efficiently.
- Manage goods inwards and goods outwards processes.
- Coordinate deliveries to site teams and project locations.
- Conduct regular stock counts and annual audits.
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and stock accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Liaise closely with procurement, project managers, and operational teams.
About You
You’ll be an organised and proactive individual with experience managing warehouse or stores operations in an engineering, construction, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a Stores Manager or Warehouse Manager role.
- Strong inventory and stock control experience.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Experience using ERP or stock management systems.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within a warehouse environment.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Forklift Truck Licence (or willingness to obtain one).
- Experience within the electrical, utilities, or engineering sector.
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES
Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package
- Competitive salaries
- Health cash plan with Healthshield
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5.5% company contribution
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Bike 2 Work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
- Employee recognition schemes
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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Stores Manager in Midsomer Norton employer: Bridges Electrical Engineers Ltd
Bridges is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises health, safety, and well-being. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, training opportunities, and a family-friendly atmosphere, Bridges fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact meaningful engineering projects across the UK. Join us in Maidstone and be part of a team dedicated to innovation and sustainability in the engineering and construction sectors.
Contact Details:
Bridges Electrical Engineers Ltd Recruitment Team
