We’re hiring for a Stores Manager to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Salford. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the stores function, managing stock, leading a small team, and ensuring materials flow efficiently between goods in, production, and dispatch. What’s on offer? * £40,000 p/a * Mon – Fri | 8am – 4:30pm * 25 days holiday * Pension scheme * Permanent role within a growing engineering environment * Opportunity to lead and improve a key operational function What will you be doing as a Stores Manager? * Managing day-to-day stores and inventory operations across the site * Overseeing goods in, stock control, picking, packing and dispatch * Ensuring accurate stock levels, traceability and inventory records * Leading and supporting a small stores/warehouse team * Coordinating materials for production and spare parts orders * Carrying out stock checks, cycle counts and stocktakes * Investigating discrepancies and improving stock accuracy processes * Working closely with production and procurement teams * Improving stores layout, workflows and material handling processes * Maintaining health & safety and housekeeping standards What will you need? * Previous experience in a Stores Manager, Inventory Manager or Warehouse Manager role * Background in a manufacturing or engineering environment * Experience managing a stores or warehouse team * Good understanding of stock control, inventory systems and processes * Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Excel * FLT licence (or willingness to obtain) Interested? Apply today or speak with Chelsea at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted