Engineering Store person /Administrator

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947.

We’re a team who pride ourselves on the Goatham’s way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears.

An opportunity has arisen for capable individuals with an eye for detail to join our Maintenance team in the role of Engineering Store person /Administrator. 

The purpose of this role is to provide full support to the Engineering department and Engineering Manager.

You will be responsible for managing the storage and distribution of engineering materials and equipment within our organization. Your role will involve maintaining accurate inventory records, overseeing stock levels, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support engineering operations. Additionally, you will handle administrative tasks related to procurement, documentation, downtime and coordination with various departments.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performing goods receipt tasks, including booking in, checking quantities, labelling, and storing goods correctly.


• Conducting accurate daily and weekly stock duties, including cycle counts, and place orders for materials and tools.


• Following health and safety protocols and complete quality checks in line with procedures.


• Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all work areas.


• All associated administration and documentation with a meticulous attention to detail.

Our perfect Engineering Store person/Administrator would have/be:

• Performing goods receipt tasks, including booking in, checking quantities, labelling, and storing goods correctly.


• Conducting accurate daily and weekly stock duties, including cycle counts, and place orders for materials and tools.


• Following health and safety protocols and complete quality checks in line with procedures.


• Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in all work areas.


• All associated administration and documentation with a meticulous attention to detail.

To be considered for this role you will have:

Experience:  worked in a similar Store person role, within manufacturing or engineering.

Knowledge of Engineering Materials: Basic understanding of engineering components and their applications.

Organizational Skills: Ability to maintain systematic storage and retrieval of materials.

Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in inventory records and documentation.

Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using inventory management software and MS Office suite.

Physically fit: With the ability to perform manual handling tasks

Safety Consciousness: Adherence to safety protocols in storage and handling of materials.

The hours you would work:

Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 , 1 hour unpaid break

Rate of pay:

£28000-£30000 depending on experience

What else we can offer you:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service)


• Pension scheme


• Fortnightly pay


• Learning and development opportunities


• Free onsite parking


• An opportunity to occupy our company accommodation if required


• Access to free Wi-Fi