Stores Officer

Join us at NCC and play a key role in supporting world‑leading engineering and manufacturing projects. We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Stores Officer to keep our operations running smoothly by ensuring the efficient receipt, control and movement of materials and equipment across our HQ. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong experience in stores, logistics or engineering environments who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on role at the heart of our day‑to‑day operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing goods‑in, unloading deliveries and receipting items accurately in line with procurement and finance processes.
• Coordinating forklift movements and storing goods safely in accordance with NCC procedures.
• Maintaining stock control, replenishing consumables, recording usage and forecasting requirements with the Stores Manager.
• Preparing and completing dispatch of outgoing goods, including packaging, paperwork and loading.
• Supporting logistics, including courier arrangements and occasional van‑driving to support business needs.
• Issuing and tracking lifting & handling equipment across NCC sites (e.g. slings, chains, cranes, forklifts, pallet trucks, MEWPs).
• Carrying out regular 5S activities to ensure stores and wider HQ areas remain clean, organised and compliant.
• Acting as primary zone owner for the stores area.
• Working collaboratively with project teams and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely material flow.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering stores or logistics experience.
• Qualified forklift and crane operator.
• Experience in an engineering, manufacturing or logistics stores environment, confident working with stock systems and materials handling processes within a safety‑focused setting.
• Takes initiative and is comfortable navigating non‑routine or uncertain situations.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues and suppliers.
• Builds trust by completing tasks accurately and on time.
• Supports others across the stores function, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Confident recognising safety risks, understanding COSHH considerations and supporting improvements in safe working practices.
• Proactive in maintaining high standards of housekeeping, compliance and quality.

Desirable

• Experience in an aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Must be over 21 years of age to be eligible for insurance purposes to drive the company van as a requisite of the role.
• Customer‑focused approach.

Benefits

• 12.5% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical cover.
• Based on site at our world leading facility.
• Support to keep learning and progressing.
• University of Bristol honorary staff status.

Why NCC?

NCC is a world‑leading innovation organisation that turns cutting‑edge research and technology into industrial impact. We help manufacturers take on bigger challenges – whether that’s building cleaner aircraft, scaling up offshore wind, or strengthening the UK’s supply chains. We work across 16 sectors, from defence and energy to infrastructure and space. Our projects range from global tier‑1 partners to small UK firms solving specific problems. The team environment is focused, sharp and collaborative – you’ll be trusted to get on with it.

Closing Date

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Friday 13th March 2026. Please don’t wait for the closing deadline if you are interested in this role as we retain the right to close the applications process early depending on the volume of candidates applying.