Stores & Materials Assistant

With over 100 years of engineering excellence, Ridgway Machines is a world-leading manufacturer of precision taping and winding machines for the electrical, energy, and oil & gas industries. Recently acquired by Tokamak Energy to accelerate superconducting technology, we're involved in some of the world's most exciting engineering projects—including ITER's Fusion Power Plant and CERN's Large Hadron Collider.

From innovative designs to global customer support, we deliver expert solutions for clients worldwide. Based at Meridian Business Park in Leicester, we're a skilled team of specialist engineers working at the cutting edge of power generation machinery.

This is a hands-on role responsible for supporting the efficient flow of materials across goods inwards, stores and production.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring that parts are received, stored, and delivered accurately and on time so production teams can operate without disruption. The role offers great variety, working across goods inwards, stock control, kitting and production support in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

Goods Inwards & Stock Control

• Receive deliveries and check goods against purchase orders and delivery notes
• Report any discrepancies, damages or quality issues
• Accurately book goods into stock systems
• Maintain stock accuracy through effective organisation and stock checks

Stores & Materials Handling

• Safely store and organise parts within the stores area
• Pick, pack and prepare materials for internal use and despatch
• Ensure all shipment documentation is accurate and complete

Production Support

• Prepare and deliver kits of parts to production teams in line with schedules
• Transport materials across site to support workflow
• Work closely with production teams to ensure timely availability of parts

Forklift Operation

• Operate counterbalance forklift trucks for loading, unloading and internal movement
• Carry out daily equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Ensure safe handling and storage of materials

Operational Support

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Support housekeeping, waste management and recycling activities
• Assist with wider operational tasks as required
• Follow all health and safety procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What success looks like

• Materials are received, stored and issued accurately
• Production teams receive the right parts at the right time
• Stock levels and records are well maintained
• The stores area is organised, safe and efficient
• Strong collaboration across stores, purchasing and production

Essential

• Experience in a stores, warehouse or goods inwards environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic IT skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a positive attitude
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks
• Forklift licence (counterbalance), or willingness to be trained

Desirable

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience supporting production or workshop teams
• Familiarity with stock control or warehouse systems
• Ability to read basic technical drawings
• Full UK driving licence
• Salary range £25,000 to £29,000 dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 37.5 hour working week, Friday finish at 1.30pm for production teams
• Free parking
• 25 days paid annual leave (includes 3 days for Christmas shut down) plus 8 days paid public holidays
• Company Bonus scheme
• Stakeholder Pension
• Family friendly policies
• Training and Personal Development
• Some onward International Travel Opportunities
• Complementary corporate work wear
• Relocation Assistance

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Ridgway Machines as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.