Job Description
Job Title: Stores Coordinator – Submarines (24-Month FTC)Location: Barrow-in-FurnessContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (24 months)Working Hours: 37.5 hours per weekLiving Allowance: £650 per month (if eligible)
About the Role
We are currently seeking a dedicated and organised Stores Coordinator to join our team in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an exciting opportunity to support one of the most complex engineering programmes in the UK – the design, build, and maintenance of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.
As a Stores Coordinator, you will play a key role in the management and coordination of stock and materials used throughout the submarine programme, ensuring critical components are received, recorded, stored, and issued in a timely and accurate manner. You’ll work closely with procurement, production, and engineering teams to ensure material availability meets operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Receive, inspect, and record incoming stock and materials, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards
* Maintain accurate stock levels using inventory management systems
* Issue components and materials to internal departments based on project demands
* Conduct regular stock checks and audits to maintain inventory integrity
* Liaise with logistics and procurement teams to manage material flows efficiently
* Ensure correct storage conditions for sensitive or high-value items
* Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and security regulations within a controlled site environment
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience in a warehouse, stores, or materials coordination role within a complex or regulated environment
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
* Good IT skills, particularly in using inventory and stock management systems
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
* Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Desirable
* Prior experience in defence, engineering, or manufacturing industries
* Knowledge of handling controlled or classified materials
* Forklift license or willingness to be trained
What You’ll Receive
* £650 per month living allowance (non-taxable, subject to eligibility)
* Opportunity to work on a nationally critical defence programme
* Exposure to world-class engineering and logistics operations