Position: Stores Operative

Salary: £13.00ph - £15.00ph

Location: Cambridge

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am - 16:00pm

Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Stores Operative to begin work for a leading engineering company based in Cambridge. Working out of their new state of art facility, they design, manufacture, assemble, test and ship bespoke machinery.

Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Stores Operative to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the stores function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work.

You will be responsible for:

  1. To take responsibility for the reliability of the Stores business information system, ensuring that the Stores Team are fully conversant with the required data entry process, providing training, support and guidance as appropriate.
  2. To ensure the Stores Team adhere to established stock control processes and procedures, keeping the information system up to date and reliable.
  3. To analyse stock reports, check validity, investigate and resolve any discrepancies, and make adjustments as required, making suggestions for greater efficiency and improvements as appropriate.
  4. To participate in the team's general activities in selecting components and kits for production, selecting spare parts orders and assisting Logistics colleagues in the shipment of goods out according to agreed Stores procedures.
  5. To support the Senior Team Leader in the upholding and undertaking of safe systems of work and good housekeeping in all Stores and Yard areas across the site.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • An experienced Stores Operative, ideally with experience working within a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment.
  • IT literate, and ideally have experience working with stock control systems such as SAGE scanning, printing off picking lists, etc.
  • A pro-active person, someone not afraid to ask questions and who does not require micro-managing

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on 07539 656 030 or [email protected]m

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£13.00 - £15.00
Per hour
GBP13.00 - GBP15.00 per hour
Added 13/10/2026
Reference: StoresOperativeCMB_1791910484

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