Store Person

Are you an experienced stores professional who thrives on accuracy, efficiency, and keeping production running smoothly? We are looking for a Store Person / Goods Inwards Person to take ownership of our stock control operations and ensure our manufacturing teams have exactly what they need, when they need it. This is a hands-on role where you will be at the heart of operations—receiving materials, ensuring quality standards are met, managing stock locations, and coordinating with suppliers to keep everything flowing seamlessly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the goods inwards process: Receive deliveries, carry out quality checks, and ensure everything matches specifications before it hits production.
• Master the MRP system: Keep Factory Master updated with accurate, timely data on all stock movements.
• Support production: Pick and kit works orders efficiently, flag any shortages early, and keep delivery performance on track.
• Maintain stock integrity: Manage stock accuracy, locations, stock takes, and reporting across the warehouse.
• Keep things moving: Operate forklifts (counterbalance) to move materials safely on and off vehicles and around the facility.
• Be quality-focused: Work with the Quality team to process non-conforming goods and drive continuous improvement with suppliers.

Requirements

• Essential: Solid experience in a stores or goods inwards environment.
• Confidence using warehouse management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A can-do attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Great communication skills and a team-player mindset.
• PC literacy and ability to work independently.
• Driving licence.

Benefits

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset.
• 37.5 hour working week, Friday finish at 1.30pm for production teams.
• 25 days paid annual leave (includes 3 days for Christmas shut down) plus 8 days paid public holidays.
• Company Bonus scheme.
• Stakeholder Pension.
• Family friendly policies.
• Training and Personal Development.
• Some onward International Travel Opportunities.
• Complementary corporate work wear.
• Relocation Assistance.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening: Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy: Please note that any personal data submitted to Ridgway Machines as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation.

Equality of opportunity: Entry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.