Stores Coordinator in Portsmouth

Salary: £25,000-£30,000 DOE

Full Time Permanent

SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting‑edge design, and user‑centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare with optional family cover
• Life Assurance (4× salary)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Unlimited Paid Holiday
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Pension contribution
• Flexible Working
• A culture of diversity and innovative thinking

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare components for production in alignment with schedules and BOM requirements.
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, and issue of goods, ensuring accurate inventory records.
• Verify incoming deliveries correspond to the quality and quantity ordered, informing relevant departments of any shortages or rejected items.
• Packing of goods for dispatch/carrier booking which may include heavy lifting.
• Ensuring compliance with delivery procedures and that all documentation is collated and stored effectively.
• Systematic stock reconciliation.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements, including receipts, issues, and adjustments.
• Be highly organised and deliver on set objectives successfully and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of stores areas.
• Adhere to all health and safety elements in line with company policy.
• Support other departments when required.

Qualifications and Experience – Required

• Experience in a production control or stores‑based role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Current clean driving licence.
• Strong understanding of inventory systems (MRP/ERP) and stock control procedures.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items within the bounds of safe working practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi‑task.
• Good team working skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work flexibly to support the needs of the business.

Qualifications and Experience – Desirable

• Teletruk Fork‑lift licence. Training will be provided.
• Experience in defence or other highly regulated industry.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse storage facility – Full time.
• Working 8.5 hour days (including an hourly lunch break) to cover operational hours of 7.30am–6pm.
• May require occasional overtime during peak periods.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.

Values

Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued, and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially‑adept.

What we expect from you

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration.
• Initiative and independent working.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Business and commercial awareness.
• Agility, adaptability and continuous development.

Additional Requirements: Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.