Manufacturing Stores Controller (Lineside / FLT) Defence This is a hands on manufacturing stores role, not general warehousing. Youll be working onsite within a high tech defence manufacturing environment, supporting production by controlling materials, kits, and work packages directly to the shop floor. If youve worked in manufacturing stores, lineside supply, materials control or production support, this will feel familiar. What youll be doing Managing stores and materials that feed live manufacturing cells Issuing, receiving and controlling stock (including shelf life items) Loading work packages in line with production plans and delivery schedules Kitting components to support efficient build activity Using SAP / ERP systems to update stock and production records Supporting packing, tooling issue/return, and goods in/out Operating FLT and safely moving materials within a controlled environment What were looking for Experience in manufacturing stores, production stores, or lineside material control Comfortable working in a structured, process driven environment Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently PC skills (SAP / ERP / Excel experience beneficial) FLT licence preferred (or experience operating FLT in manufacturing) This is not a general warehouse or logistics depot role. Experience must be aligned to manufacturing or production environments. Training / knowledge (desirable) ESD awareness Manual handling Lifting & slinging (overhead crane exposure) Lean / Kanban / 2 bin systems Why apply Long term, stability focused contract with extension potential Clean, safety critical defence manufacturing environment Direct contribution to UK defence capability Well structured role with clear responsibilities no ambiguity What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based in Bristol, at one of their state-of-the-art sites that plays a crucial role in missile operations. The location boasts excellent transportation links, and a variety of social, charitable, and sporting activities.