Warehouse Assistant

📦 **Stores / Warehouse Assistant (Fixed Term 6-month Contract)** 📍 **Adlington, UK** | 🕒 **Full-time (39 hours per week, Monday–Friday)** **About the Role** We are looking for a proactive and reliable **Stores / Warehouse Assistant** to join our team. This role plays a vital part in our end-to-end manufacturing process, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, and delivery of materials to support production and aftermarket operations. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will help maintain efficiency, accuracy, and strong communication across departments. **What You’ll Be Doing** Stores & Stock Control * Receive, check, and book in deliveries using ERP systems (Sage and bespoke systems) * Carry out **cycle counting and stocktaking** to maintain accurate inventory * Identify and report discrepancies, damages, or quality concerns * Maintain organised and accurate storage locations Kitting & Production Support * Pick and assemble components into kits for production and aftermarket use * Supply materials and components to shop floor teams in line with deadlines * Act as a key point of contact supporting multiple production teams Dispatch & Logistics * Pack and prepare components and products for shipping * Support aftermarket dispatch activities * Liaise with site logistics teams to coordinate movement of goods Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement * Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices * Follow manual handling guidelines and use lifting equipment safely * Contribute to Health & Safety initiatives, reporting and continuous improvement **What You’ll Bring** Essential * **Full UK Driving Licence** * Strong commitment to **Health & Safety practices** * IT literate (MS Office and ERP systems) * Strong organisation skills and attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines * Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team * Proactive, flexible, and “can-do” attitude Desirable * Experience in a **stores, warehouse, or manufacturing environment** * Knowledge of stock control processes and ERP systems * **Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence** _(advantageous – training can be provided)_ * Understanding of Health & Safety in a manufacturing setting Why Join JBT Marel? At JBT Marel, you’ll be part of a business that values teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement. You’ll benefit from: ✅ A supportive and collaborative working environment ✅ Opportunities to develop your skills and gain training ✅ A role where your contribution directly supports production success ✅ Being part of a globally recognised and growing organisation **Shape the Future of Food** At JBT Marel, we’re not just supporting the food industry — we’re helping to transform it. As a global leader in food technology, we design and deliver innovative solutions that enable food producers worldwide to operate more efficiently, maintain the highest quality standards, and move towards a more sustainable future. Our Adlington site is a key part of that global impact. Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where ideas are valued, ownership is encouraged, and contributions truly matter. We combine technical excellence with a practical, hands-on approach, creating an environment where people can thrive and make a real difference. Everything we do is guided by our core values: **Create with Collaboration. Serve with Integrity. Grow with Excellence. Advance with Innovation.** These principles shape not only how we work — but how we succeed, together. **📣 Ready to Take the Next Step?** If you’re a reliable and motivated individual looking to make a tangible contribution in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. **Apply now and play a key role in keeping our production and operations running smoothly at JBT Marel.**