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Stores Manager
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: B19, Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Storeman & Plant Hire Manager
Newtown– Birmingham
Job Purpose:
To manage the company’s stores and plant/tool hire operation, ensuring that all materials, tools, and plant are correctly stored, maintained, and supplied to projects efficiently. This role is critical in supporting project delivery by ensuring equipment, tools, and materials are available, safe, and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
· Receive, inspect, and record deliveries of electrical materials, components, and tools.
· Check goods against purchase orders and delivery notes.
· Store materials safely and accurately in the correct locations.
· Manage and maintain stock levels of commonly used materials and consumables.
· Prepare and issue materials, tools, and equipment to site teams as required.
· Organise and prepare site orders for delivery or collection.
· Carry out regular stock checks and audits, reporting discrepancies.
· Keep the stores clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards.
· Manage the internal & external hire and allocation of plant, tools, and equipment to projects.
· Schedule the delivery and collection of equipment to/from sites.
· Maintain a plant and tool register, tracking usage, location, and condition.
· Oversee regular inspections, maintenance, servicing, and PAT testing where required.
· Ensure plant and tools comply with safety standards (including LOLER/PUWER regulations).
· Manage damage reports, repairs, and warranty claims.
· Source and manage external hire equipment if required, ensuring value and reliability.
· Implement preventative maintenance programmes for all equipment.
· Maintain consumable stock linked to plant and tools (e.g., fuel, blades, drill bits).
General Duties
Liaise with suppliers, site managers, and the office to coordinate materials and equipment requirements.
Manage delivery and collection using company vehicles where required (subject to licence).
Maintain accurate records using stock and plant management systems or manual logs.
Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures.
Suggest improvements in processes, efficiency, and stock management.
Skills & Attributes:
Knowledge of electrical materials, fittings, plant, and tools (essential).
Good organisational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Good IT skills — able to use stock or hire management systems, Excel, and email.
Proactive and able to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Qualifications & Experience:
Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or plant/tool hire role within the electrical or construction industry (essential).
Understanding of electrical materials and construction plant/tools (essential).
Forklift truck licence (desirable but not essential).
Full UK driving licence (essential).
Basic mechanical knowledge of tools and plant maintenance.
Familiarity with PAT testing, lifting equipment regulations (LOLER), and tool compliance (advantageous)Before You Apply
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