Stores Person
- Department
- Stores
- Reports to
- Stores Manager
- Location
- Fareham, Hampshire
- Hours
- Full time, 40 hours per week
About the role
At Kraken, we design, build and support cutting-edge autonomous maritime systems. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Stores Person to join our Operations team and support the efficient running of our stores and inventory functions.
In this role, you'll be responsible for managing the flow of materials through the business, ensuring stock accuracy, supporting production schedules, and maintaining efficient storage and inventory processes. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our engineering and production teams have the materials they need to deliver innovative maritime technology.
What you'll be doing
- Pick, pack and issue components for production in line with schedules, BOM requirements and system processes, ensuring accurate stock transactions.
- Coordinate the receipt, storage, and issue of goods, ensuring accurate inventory records.
- Verify incoming deliveries correspond to the quality and quantity ordered, informing relevant departments of any shortages or reject items.
- Packing of goods for despatch/carrier booking which may include heavy lifting.
- Ensuring compliance with delivery procedures and that all documentation is collated and stored effectively.
- Support regular stock checks, cycle counting to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
- Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels
- Maintain accurate records of stock movements, including receipts, issues, and adjustments.
- Be highly organised and deliver on set objectives successfully and efficiently to set deadlines.
- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of stores areas.
- Adhere to all health and safety elements in line with company policy.
- Support other departments when required.
- Kitting Cages to Bays for production readiness.
- Supporting the Production Control Team.
- Support continuous improvement activities, including 6S standards, workplace organisation and process improvements
What we're looking for
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems.
- Experience working within an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
- Experience of goods receipt, stock control, picking and issuing materials.
- Good understanding of inventory management and stock control processes.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across the business.
- A positive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Desirable experience
- FLT licence
- Good understanding of 6S principles
- Experience using barcode scanners/PDA handhelds
- Full clean driving licence
- MRP 123 Insight experience desirable
How you'll work
- Deliver accurate stock control and inventory management to support operational success.
- Work closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams.
- Take ownership of tasks and maintain a high standard of accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
- Maintain a safe, professional and organised working environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support wider business activities when required.
Why join us?
- Support the delivery of innovative autonomous maritime technology.
- Join a collaborative and growing technology business.
- Work in a team where reliability, ownership and continuous improvement are valued.
- Play an important role in supporting manufacturing and engineering operations.
- Benefit from opportunities for professional development and career progression.
What we provide
- 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holidays
- After two years' consecutive service, one additional day's annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days
- Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Flexi working arrangements, subject to departmental requirements
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Professional membership reimbursement
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.
Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.