Stores Operator

Are you a highly organised logistics professional with a sharp eye for detail and a clean driving licence?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment handling stock control, order dispatch, and local deliveries with care and precision?

If so, we’d love to have you join our team!

About the role

We are seeking a dependable Stores Operator to join our busy team in Stevenage. Reporting directly to the Stores Supervisor, you will play a central role in managing the seamless flow of materials into, through, and out of our facility.

From receiving and inspecting incoming components to picking production kits, preparing customer dispatches, and making local customer/supplier runs in company vehicles, you will ensure our stock control, quality, and delivery schedules run like clockwork.

What you’ll be doing

• Goods Inward & Stock Control: Receive, inspect, log, label, and store incoming materials. Maintain organised storage areas, run stock checks, conduct cycle counts, and report any supplier shortages or damage.
• Material Movement & Kitting: Accurately pick, kit, and transfer parts and finished goods across the facility to support manufacturing lines and dispatch targets.
• Packing & Dispatch: Pack, label, document, and ship outgoing customer orders using appropriate courier networks and delivery methods. Generate delivery notes, coordinate collections, and maintain accurate dispatch logs.
• Driving & Deliveries: Safely operate company vehicles for customer deliveries and supplier collections. Complete vehicle inspection logs, record mileage, and coordinate expenses with Accounts.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Work strictly to AS/EN9100 and ISO9001 standards, observe health and safety practices, keep working spaces tidy, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Driving Requirements: Full, clean UK driving licence suitable for driving company vehicles.
• Logistics & ERP Experience: Proven background in warehouse, stores, or dispatch roles, with hands-on experience using stock control/ERP systems to process inventory and paperwork.
• Driving & Delivery Background: Demonstrated driving experience handling collections and goods delivery.
• Core Skills: Strong organisational abilities, high attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and good IT literacy (Microsoft Office and stock systems).
• Communication & Reliability: Dependable, punctual, and highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience with ERP systems such as EPICOR or Vantage.
• Background in a manufacturing or electronic assembly environment.
• Valid Forklift licence, manual handling, or formal warehousing/logistics qualifications.

Who you’ll work with

You will collaborate across various functions within the business:

• Reports To: Stores Supervisor
• Supporter To: Operations Manager, Stores Manager, and Customer Service Department
• Collaborates With: Production teams, Shop Floor operators, Accounts, and external courier/supplier representatives.

Why join us?

• A hands-on, varied role combining inventory management, logistics, and local driving
• Supportive team culture operating within high-quality aerospace and ISO manufacturing standards
• Clean, organised, and safety-focused working environments

Additional information

At Nemco, we value precision, reliability, and strong teamwork. If you take pride in managing smooth logistics and stock control, we encourage you to apply!

We are an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Please note: We will only consider applicants who currently hold a valid right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Ready to drive our logistics forward? To apply for this position, please send your CV along with a short cover letter detailing your experience to personnel@nemco.co.uk or by using the form below.