Trainee Stores Person

Advertised by Optima UK Inc Ltd

Location
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Salary
£12.74 an hour
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Manufacturing/Surveying
Posted
13 November 2026
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Job description

Job Role: Trainee Stores Person
Location:
Leicestershire (commutable from Lutterworth, Rugby, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Blaby)
Shift: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Salary: £12.74 per hour

Benefits:

  • Training and progression
  • Free on site parking
  • Clean, modern, and well-organised working environment
  • Canteen and break room facilities
  • 30-minute lunch break plus 20-minute additional break
  • Summer & Christmas Events

About the Company:

This well-established business manufactures bespoke mechanical and electronic products for clients nationwide.

About the Role:

As a recognised market leader with a strong and growing order book, they are expanding their team and are now looking to recruit a Trainee Stores Person to train alongside experienced professionals.

This is a solid opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a stable and growing company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive, check and process incoming deliveries, ensuring quantities and items match delivery documentation.
  • Unpack, label and correctly store incoming materials, components and equipment.
  • Pick, issue and prepare components and materials for production orders.
  • Ensure production teams have the correct materials available when required.
  • Maintain accurate stock records and update the stock management system.
  • Carry out regular stock checks and assist with periodic stocktaking.
  • Monitor stock levels and report shortages or discrepancies.
  • Assist with the movement of materials and components around the site.
  • Undertake FLT training and, once qualified, safely operate a forklift truck.
  • Liaise with production and engineering teams regarding stock and material requirements.
  • Learn to identify electrical components, wiring materials and control panel parts.
  • Follow company procedures relating to stock control, manual handling and health and safety.
  • Support the wider production and stores teams with general duties as required.

You will initially spend time within the production department, gaining hands-on experience of panel wiring, electrical components and reading schematics. This will give you a strong understanding of the products before progressing into the stores function.

Kick-start Your Career in Engineering & Manufacturing!

About You

  • Are you practical, organised and keen to learn new skills?
  • Would you like to build a career within a specialist engineering and manufacturing business?
  • We are looking for a motivated Trainee Stores Person to join its team.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the engineering and manufacturing industry.
  • Full training will be provided, allowing you to develop a broad range of technical and practical skills.
  • Your training will initially take place within the production area, rather than starting directly in stores.
  • You will gain hands-on experience of panel wiring, electrical components and reading engineering schematics.
  • You will also receive FLT training as part of your development.

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To apply for the Trainee Stores Person position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.

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