Stores and Goods In Assistant

About Ridgway Machines Ltd

With a rich heritage exceeding a century in engineering expertise, Ridgway Machines Ltd is a premier global manufacturer of precision taping and winding machinery serving sectors like electrical, energy, and oil & gas. Now part of Tokamak Energy, the company contributes to groundbreaking projects including the ITER Fusion Power Plant and the CERN Large Hadron Collider. Operating from Meridian Business Park in Leicester, our team comprises highly skilled engineers specializing in advanced power generation technologies.

Role Overview

This role is hands-on, pivotal to ensuring a smooth material flow through goods inward, inventory management, and production support. You'll be integral in confirming parts are received, recorded, and dispatched accurately and promptly to avoid disruption in production activities. The position offers diverse duties across goods reception, stock control, kitting, and aiding production within a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive goods and verify them against purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Identify and report any inconsistencies, damages, or quality issues
• Precisely record incoming goods into inventory systems
• Maintain stock accuracy via systematic organisation and inventory checks
• Store and arrange parts safely within the storage locations
• Pick, pack, and prepare materials for internal consumption and shipment
• Ensure all shipment paperwork is complete and correct
• Assemble and deliver parts kits aligned with production schedules
• Transport materials throughout the site to help maintain workflow
• Work alongside production teams to guarantee timely availability of required parts
• Operate counterbalance forklifts for loading, unloading, and moving stock internally
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine basic maintenance
• Guarantee safe material handling and storage practices
• Maintain a tidy, safe, and organised work environment
• Contribute to housekeeping, waste disposal, and recycling processes
• Assist with other operational duties as needed
• Adhere strictly to all health and safety procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within operations

Success Indicators

• Accurate receipt, storage, and issuance of materials
• Production teams consistently receive appropriate parts on schedule
• Inventory records and stock levels are well maintained and reliable
• The stores area is maintained in an efficient, safe, and organised condition
• Effective collaboration between stores, purchasing, and production departments

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Experience working in stores, warehouse, or goods inward roles within engineering or manufacturing settings
• Competence in handling valuable and fragile items carefully
• Strong organisational capabilities and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and function independently
• Good communication skills and team collaboration
• Basic proficiency with IT tools
• Proactive, hands-on work ethic with a positive attitude
• Physically fit for manual handling duties
• Possession of a counterbalance forklift license or willingness to obtain training

Desirable:

• Prior experience assisting production or workshop teams
• Familiarity with stock control or warehouse management systems
• Basic ability to interpret technical drawings
• Full UK driving license

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary ranging from £25000 to £29000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience
• Standard 37.5-hour workweek; production teams finish early on Fridays at 1:30pm
• Complimentary on-site parking
• 25 days of paid annual leave (including 3 days for Christmas shutdown) plus 8 public holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Stakeholder pension plan
• Family-friendly workplace policies
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Possibility for international travel engagements
• Provision of corporate work attire
• Support for relocation

Additional Information

Pre-employment Checks: Employment is subject to standard screening including right-to-work verification, identity confirmation, and reference checks.

Data Privacy: Applicant data will be handled in compliance with GDPR and applicable UK data protection laws.

Equal Opportunities: Employment and advancement decisions are based solely on merit and job requirements, without discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Adjustments during recruitment processes are available to ensure accessibility.