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Stores Supervisor

  • sector

    UK Recruitment

  • location

    Lancashire

  • type

    Permanent

consultant

Rex Reavley

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Stores Supervisor / Workshop Supervisor / Engineering Supervisor required to join a global, leading engineering supplier.

The successful Stores Supervisor / Workshop Supervisor / Engineering Supervisor will report directly to the Branch Manager and lead a small team across stores, workshop and trade counter operations.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining team supervision with practical responsibility for stock control, order processing, goods inward, workshop assembly and customer service. You will ensure daily operations run safely, efficiently and to a high standard while supporting the assembly and supply of hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial engineering products.

The Stores Supervisor / Workshop Supervisor / Engineering Supervisor will ideally have experience within an engineering, manufacturing, distribution or industrial environment. Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous; however, experienced stores, workshop or trade counter professionals looking to progress into a team leadership position will also be considered.

Package:

  • Circa £35,000
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Company pension
  • Additional company benefits
  • Career development and progression

Stores Supervisor / Workshop Supervisor / Engineering Supervisor Role:

  • Report directly to the Branch Manager and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the stores, workshop and trade counter.
  • Supervise, support and develop a small team, ensuring workloads are organised and high standards are maintained.
  • Oversee and participate in customer order picking, packing and dispatch.
  • Manage goods inward, including receiving deliveries, inspecting incoming products and completing the relevant paperwork.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records through regular stocktaking, system updates and effective stock control.
  • Monitor stock levels of non-catalogue products and ensure all associated workshop documentation is processed correctly.
  • Lead and support the assembly of hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial products using mechanical and manual assembly methods.
  • Ensure completed assemblies meet required specifications, quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Supervise and actively support trade counter operations, including serving customers, processing orders and handling cash or card payments.
  • Work closely with the Branch Manager, sales team and supply chain departments to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.

Stores Supervisor / Workshop Supervisor / Engineering Supervisor Requirements:

  • Experience as a Stores Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor, Trade Counter Supervisor, Stores Team Leader or similar.
  • Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, industrial distribution, warehouse or workshop environment.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, fluid power or industrial engineering products would be highly advantageous.
  • Good general mechanical or engineering knowledge with practical problem-solving ability.
  • Experience with order picking, packing, goods inward, stocktaking, inventory control and associated paperwork.
  • Previous experience assembling mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic products would be beneficial.
  • Good basic IT skills, including experience using stock management systems, order-processing software, Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is advantageous, although applicants with the right attitude and willingness to lead by example will also be considered.
  • Ability to commute to Basingstoke daily.
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