Stores Operator – MAT Cover
Location: Barnstone
Contract Type: Fixed‑term (Maternity Cover)
Role Summary
This role is amaternity cover position within the Stores function at Barnstone.
The Stores Operator is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day warehouse and stores operations, ensuring accurate inventory management, coordinating the receipt of materials, and maintaining appropriate stock levels to support business operations.
The role plays a key part in supporting Maintenance and Production teams, while maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers and ensuring all activities are carried out safely, compliantly and efficiently during the MAT cover period.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment
Ensure a safe working environment in line with Safe Working Practices (SWP), STOP assessments and company procedures.
Lead by example in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations, maintaining an up‑to‑date register, safety data sheets and correct storage, labelling and segregation of hazardous substances.
Support HAVS monitoring and reporting requirements.
Ensure all waste materials are segregated, handled and removed from site in line with company and environmental regulations.
Stores & Inventory Management
Manage daily stores operations, including ordering stock for the works team and maintaining accurate stock levels within SAP.
Ensure inventory performance targets, material availability and purchasing savings goals are achieved.
Coordinate receipt of incoming materials and verify against purchase orders.
Accurately record all goods issued within the inventory system in a timely manner.
Support annual stocktakes and report discrepancies as required.
Resolve inventory queries, including new stock records, minimum order levels, bin locations, and material amendments.
Manage and action obsolete items in line with company procedures.
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards, including organisation, labelling, cleanliness and location accuracy.
Commercial & Supplier Management
Ensure commercial agreements with suppliers are adhered to and enhanced where possible.
Resolve supplier queries relating to routine orders and record issues via supplier performance reporting systems.
Match supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes to ensure accurate receipting and on‑time payment.
Collate and enter P‑Card / T‑Card information and manage invoicing for the Stores P‑Card.
Operational Support
Liaise closely with Maintenance and Production teams to ensure consumables, spares and critical stock items are available.
Coordinate plant and equipment hire with site management.
Arrange servicing and maintenance of plant spares and equipment.
Conduct monthly inspections of first aid and spill kits to ensure compliance and readiness.
Order, issue and manage site PPE, including vending machine stock, washing and face‑fit testing requirements.Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Qualifications
Good general standard of education
Experience
Essential: Administration experience
Essential: Strong IT skills (MS Office, SAP)
Preferred: Stores / warehouse experience
Advantageous: Experience within continuous‑process or heavy industry environments
Advantageous: Forklift licence
Skills & Knowledge
Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
Excellent IT skills (SAP and Microsoft Office)
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
Strong problem‑solving capability
High attention to detail and accuracy
Confident decision‑making ability
Personal Attributes & Behaviours
Flexible, self‑motivated and positive attitude
Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards
Able to manage multiple priorities efficiently and independently
Confident communicator at all levels
Detail‑focused and results driven
Logical, analytical and decisive
Willing to undertake training and development
Hands‑on approach during periods of high workloadWhy Tarmac
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
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