Stores Operative

Protecting What Matters. Powering The Future Of Naval Technology. Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions. We operate at the forefront of innovation, delivering technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and enable a safer, more sustainable world. At Ultra Maritime, we’re committed to helping you reach your full potential. If you meet some, but not all of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We value passion, curiosity, and the drive to make a difference. To support your growth, we offer industry-leading development programs, and mentorship from some of the brightest minds in maritime technology.

What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a mission. More than just a workplace, we provide the opportunity to protect lives, advance technology, and shape the future of maritime security. We know that great work happens when people are supported to live well - not just work hard. Your life outside of work matters just as much as what you do inside it, which is why flexibility is built into how we operate. Where possible, we actively support flexible working arrangements, whether that means a hybrid setup, remote working, or the structure and collaboration of being on-site. We’re open to conversations about part‑time roles, compressed hours, and bespoke working patterns that fit your lifestyle - because one size doesn’t fit all. Across each of our sites we go even further - offering a 9-day fortnight giving you an extended weekend every other week and more time to recharge, pursue your passions, and spend time doing what matters most.

Alongside this, we offer:

• Flexible start and finish times including a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) of up to one day per calendar month
• Annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave with a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A culture rooted in Integrity, Transparency, and Alignment

Key Responsibilities

• To receive deliveries from suppliers and other sources to check that the goods are correct and book them in on the system accurately.
• To carry out a check that the goods and paperwork match up.
• Determine inspection requirements.
• To decant the goods if required.
• To create labels for each package in the consignment and move to the relevant next step.
• To scan documents into the system to maintain a soft record of paperwork involved.
• To inform the recipient that goods have arrived and should be collected from Goods In.
• To locate receipts in the correct location and update the system with new location.
• To pick shop orders, sales orders, customer orders, shortages & material requisitions and pass the parts to production ready for build, adhering to the production schedule.
• To complete the correct transaction within the system to maintain the accuracy of the stock file.
• To perform daily cycle counting of inventory and submit any adjustments to finance for approval within the system.
• To liaise with stores lead to request and send stock from offsite storage.
• Where qualified to do so, load and unload vehicles as required providing an efficient service to both incoming and outgoing deliveries.
• Keep the stores and surrounding area clean and tidy to promote good health and safety practices.
• To pack deliveries and shipments to the correct standard as specified within the contract.
• Advise commercial once the parts are packed giving dimensions and weights of each parcel.
• To pick, collate & pack any items that require dispatch and ensure that all relevant procedures & processes are adhered to.
• Dealing with any queries from a multitude of departments relating to the stores department.
• To work within the goods in-ward, dispatch & stores areas within the department, ensuring the timely & accurate undertaking of all tasks relating to the above and other stores related duties.
• To be able to work cross functionally between sites to assist when required.
• To perform daily checks on the Forklift and document findings.
• To observe and practice all health and safety processes and guidelines at all times.

Skills, Qualification And Experience

• Experience of working within a Warehouse or Stores environment.
• Experience of stock counting.
• Strong numerical proficiency/use of data.
• Physically fit and capable of moving boxes and items by hand, as well as climbing steps/ladders.
• Forklift license preferable.
• DGN trained ideal but not essential.
• Full valid UK drivers license required.

Security Requirements

This role requires you to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) as a minimum and some roles will require further national security vetting checks. In line with Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ultra Maritime embraces the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. We strive to build an open, inclusive workplace where ideas flourish and every individual can make a meaningful impact. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let the recruitment lead managing your application know.