Primary Stores Manager

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Primary Stores Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our stores function. This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring materials, packaging, PPE, hygiene items, laundry, and other essential consumables are received, stored, controlled, and issued efficiently to support site operations. You will lead the stores’ team, maintain excellent stock accuracy, drive high standards of safety and housekeeping, and work closely with other departments to deliver a reliable and responsive internal service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the primary store’s operation, ensuring materials and consumables are available to support site needs.
• Manage goods in, storage, stock control, stock rotation, and issuing processes to maintain accuracy and continuity of supply.
• Lead, coach, and organise the stores team to deliver high standards of service, safety, and performance.
• Monitor stock levels, investigate discrepancies, and support accurate reporting and stock reconciliation.
• Work closely with production, procurement, quality, hygiene, and other teams to ensure an efficient and responsive service.
• Drive a safe, clean, compliant, and well-organised stores environment while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stores, warehouse, stock control, or materials management within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience of leading or supervising a team and setting high standards for service and performance.
• Strong knowledge of stock control, inventory accuracy, and safe working practices.
• Good organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a practical and proactive approach.
• Confidence using systems and standard IT tools to manage stock information and support reporting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• On the Job Training
• Death in Service Scheme
• Nest pension
• Seasonal Meat Gifts
• Subsidised Canteen
• Site Engagement Activities
• 31 days holiday inc 8 days Bank Holidays
• Excellent opportunities for progression within the business across a variety of departments at our UK sites.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.