Stores Operative

Looking for your next career move in a company that’s shaping the future of satellite communications?

At ETL Systems, we’ve been leading the way in RF design and manufacturing for over 40 years. Our technology powers critical satellite communications infrastructure used by the top 20 satellite operators and teleports worldwide, and 75% of NATO governments rely on our equipment to help protect their citizens.

We’re not just growing, we’re thriving. With three Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, and recent acquisitions of Atlantic Microwave, Space Path Communications, and IRT Technologies, we’ve expanded our capabilities across the full RF chain. This includes everything from antenna to modem, as well as high-power amplifiers and RF test equipment.

We are proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work (2024, 2025 & 2026) and named Best Workplace in Manufacturing, Production and Transportation (2025). Our success is built on strong values that shape how we work and grow together:

• Collaboration: We work as one team, united in purpose and committed to shared success.
• Innovation: We embrace curiosity and forward-thinking to drive meaningful progress.
• Excellence: We set ambitious standards and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Integrity: We act ethically, honestly and with professionalism in everything we do.

• 33 days' holiday per year (including UK bank holidays), rising to 38 days over your first five years’ service.
• Company‑funded Health Cash Plan (helping with everyday healthcare costs).
• Annual Bonus & Salary Review.
• Company Pension.
• Career development and training for all roles.
• ETL Employee Wellbeing Support:, free eye tests, free Employee Assistance Programme, GP anytime.
• ETL People Perks: discounts on shopping, holidays, gym membership, days out, cinema and dining.
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme.
• Free on‑site Employee Gym (HFD HQ) and subsidised Gym memberships via People Perks
• Subsidised on‑site employee Café (HFD HQ), with free refreshments for all employees
• Free onsite parking, car share scheme and EV charging.
• Casual Business Dress.
• Annual company events.

Stores Assistant is an exciting position with growth opportunities. Reporting to the Stores Team Leader, the role is based in a storeroom environment and working at a computer. The daily workload varies in size and variety, and tasks are dynamically assigned to the team to meet daily targets. The parts handled include thousands of small components, printed circuit boards, metalwork, cables, fixings, and connectors, some of which require special handling.

• Core business hours: 8 am - 4 pm

• Kitting of work orders.
• Goods-inwards inspection and receipt.
• Cyclical stock taking.
• Stock adjustments and transfers of various types.
• Bin management, including assigning new locations.
• Final inspection and despatch of finished goods.
• Sub-assembly packing and bin transfers.
• Ensuring operational procedures are followed by all departments concerning stock.
• Assisting in hatch enquiries and logistics for other departments.
• Carrying out general Stores administration work.
• General support of other departments if required, possibly including light assembly tasks.
• Keep personal skills and knowledge up to date and attend training if required.

As a top priority, we are seeking a candidate who excels as a team player. Our team is known for its friendly and professional environment, and we are eager to welcome someone who will thrive in such a setting.

• Ability to work under pressure when required.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and switch between them.
• Work on own initiative in between tasks.
• Positive, confident, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to fast paced and changing environments.
• Very good numeracy and problem-solving
• Very good written and verbal communication
• Experience working in a stores or warehouse environment.
• Experience of working with an ERP/stock system
• Experience working in or around manufacturing environments.