Storeman – Manufacturing & Logistics in Chelmsford, Essex

Storeman – Manufacturing & Logistics

Location: West Essex
Salary: Up to £38,000 + Benefits Package
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Engineering / MEP / Manufacturing

We are looking to appoint an experienced Storeman to join a leading Tier 1 MEP contractor at their specialist manufacturing and assembly facility in West Essex.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the receipt, storage, stock control and distribution of materials, tools and components, ensuring production teams have the correct materials available to meet manufacturing schedules.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business with a strong pipeline of secured projects, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work within a growing manufacturing and logistics operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt, inspection and storage of materials, tools and components.
• Check deliveries against purchase orders and delivery documentation, reporting any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, stock levels and storage locations.
• Carry out regular stock counts, audits and stock reconciliations.
• Pick, prepare and issue materials to manufacturing and production teams in line with project requirements.
• Coordinate material movements between fabrication, assembly and dispatch areas.
• Ensure all materials are correctly labelled, stored and traceable.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised stores environment in line with health and safety procedures and 5S standards.
• Liaise with Purchasing, Production and Quality teams to ensure materials are available when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency across the stores and logistics operation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a Storeman, Stores Operative or Warehouse Operative within an engineering, manufacturing or construction environment.
• Good understanding of stock control, inventory management and material handling procedures.
• Experience processing deliveries, maintaining stock records and managing material movements.
• Competent using Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Experience:

• Counterbalance Forklift Licence (RTITB or ITSSAR accredited).
• Experience within MEP, fabrication, modular construction or offsite manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Experience handling engineering components, steelwork, fixings and mechanical/electrical materials.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive company benefits package.
• Long-term career stability with an established Tier 1 MEP contractor.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist manufacturing and assembly operation.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Apply Now

If you have experience in stores, warehouse operations or material management within an engineering or manufacturing environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity in West Essex.