Stores Administrator

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Stannah is hiring a Stores Administrator to run stock and materials across the London Infrastructure branch in Orpington, with Mon to Thu 8am to 4.45pm and Fri 8am to 3.45pm. This fast paced, hands-on role requires close collaboration with Field Managers, Engineers, suppliers, and office teams to ensure the right parts and PPE are available when needed, while maintaining health and safety, quality and environmental procedures. Strong stock control experience, numeracy, literacy, and MS Office skills are essential, as is the ability to lift heavy items. Highlight concrete achievements in stock control, cost savings, and process improvements, plus examples of cross-functional teamwork. Sponsorship isn’t available; Stannah values diversity and offers a competitive benefits package and profit share.

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Stores Administrator Jobs in Orpington at Stannah – Join Our Team!

Join our team and play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Stores Administrator to manage our stock, materials, parts, and supplies across our London Infrastructure branch, based in Orpington.

This is a varied role where you'll work closely with Field Managers, Engineers, suppliers, and office teams to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, helping us deliver exceptional service to our customers.

If you have experience in stock control, warehouse operations, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment we want to here from you.

This is an opportunity to become a key part of a successful and collaborative team where your work directly supports our field operations and customer service delivery. You'll have the chance to make a real impact through effective stock management, operational support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4.45pm and Friday, 8am 3.45pm

Stores Administrator Responsibilities:

• Manage stock levels, inventory records, and parts distribution to support field operations.
• Source, order, and track materials, PPE, and specialist parts while ensuring value for money.
• Support engineers and Field Managers by maintaining stock availability and equipment records.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, quality, environmental, and company procedures.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers while delivering excellent service and continuous improvement.

Please see full job description here: Stores Admin Job spec

Qualifications

Stores Administrator Requirements:

• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Able to lift and carry items, which may be heavy,

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Free parking

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.