Stores Administrator; Part time

Stores Administrator (Fixed Term – 6 Months, 2 Days per Week)

Location:

Kettering

Contract:

Fixed Term, Part-Time (full time 2 days per week, approx 16 hours a week)

We are seeking a motivated and organised Maintenance Stores Administrator to join a small, dedicated Maintenance team on a fixed-term, part-time basis for six months. Reporting to the Maintenance Planner, this role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of the Maintenance Department by managing stock, purchase orders, and invoicing processes.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the availability of spare parts, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and processes.

• Purchasing & Stock Management:
  Monitor purchase orders, expedite suppliers to avoid stock-outs, and maintain recommended stock levels.
• Invoice Authorisation:
  Approve invoices via SAP resolving queries where required.
• Stock Control:
  Count and reconcile stock daily; report discrepancies for investigation and adjustment.
• Team Support:
  Assist with purchasing, booking in parts, relocating spares, printing work orders, picking parts, or covering colleagues during peak periods or holidays.
• SAP Revisions:
  Manage repair processes and returns.
• Courier & Export Management:
  Arrange UK and international shipments, including customs documentation.

• Maintenance Planner
• Maintenance Store Administrator
• Maintenance Manager
• Wider Maintenance Team

Collaboration and clear communication with both internal teams and external suppliers are essential for success in this role.

• Strong literacy and numeracy
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of stock management and stores operations
• Organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Assertive, able to challenge where necessary
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Experience
• Previous experience in a stores or warehouse environment
• Experience in a fast-paced operational setting
• Understanding of purchase ledger processes
• Knowledge of engineering or technical equipment desirable
• SAP competence is advantageous but not essential

• Join a small, committed, and dynamic team on an impactful fixed-term contract
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a maintenance and stores environment
• Flexible part‑time working arrangement (2 full days per week, ideally Thursdays and Fridays)
• Exposure to a range of operational and administrative processes with potential career progression

Please apply today to start this role in January 2026.

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