Maintenance Stores Operative

Overview

Maintenance Stores Operative – Mountsorrel Quarry, Leicestershire.

Are you looking for a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced engineering environment? Do you enjoy keeping things organised, accurate and running smoothly? Would you like the opportunity to be part of a team where your work directly supports site operations?

If so, this could be the perfect job for you!

We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Stores Operative to join our team at Mountsorrel Quarry. You’ll play a vital role in keeping operations running efficiently by managing stock, supporting engineers and ensuring the right parts are always in the right place at the right time. No two days are the same – this is a varied, hands‑on role where organisation, accuracy and teamwork are key.

As part of the stores team, you will:

• Receive, check and book in deliveries
• Accurately manage stock levels and inventory control
• Maintain and update stock records using internal systems
• Pick, pack and issue parts to site teams
• Transport items across site including post and parcels
• Maintain high housekeeping standards (5S)
• Carry out basic vehicle checks and report defects
• Work closely with multiple teams across site and external suppliers

• Experience in a stores, manufacturing or engineering environment (heavy stores preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Confidence using SAP or similar systems and Microsoft Office
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Forklift licence (desirable, however training is provided)

This role is easily commutable from Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.

Be part of a supportive, close‑knit team. Play a key role in keeping a major operation running. Gain experience in a dynamic, industrial environment. Opportunities for training and development.

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) – we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Tarmac Trading Limited