Job description
📦 Stores / Warehouse Assistant (Fixed Term 6-month Contract) 📍 Adlington, UK | 🕒 Full-time (39 hours per week, Monday–Friday) About the Role We are looking for a proactive and reliable Stores / Warehouse Assistant to join our team. This role plays a vital part in our end-to-end manufacturing process, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, and delivery of materials to support production and aftermarket operations.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you will help maintain efficiency, accuracy, and strong communication across departments. What You’ll Be Doing Stores & Stock Control Receive, check, and book in deliveries using ERP systems (Sage and bespoke systems) Carry out cycle counting and stocktaking to maintain accurate inventory Identify and report discrepancies, damages, or quality concerns Maintain organised and accurate storage locations Kitting & Production Support Pick and assemble components into kits for production and aftermarket use Supply materials and components to shop floor teams in line with deadlines Act as a key point of contact supporting multiple production teams Dispatch & Logistics Pack and prepare components and products for shipping Support aftermarket dispatch activities Liaise with site logistics teams to coordinate movement of goods Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices Follow manual handling guidelines and use lifting equipment safely Contribute to Health & Safety initiatives, reporting and continuous improvement What You’ll Bring Essential Full UK Driving Licence Strong commitment to Health & Safety practices IT literate (MS Office and ERP systems) Strong organisation skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team Proactive, flexible, and “can-do” attitude Desirable Experience in a stores, warehouse, or manufacturing environment Knowledge of stock control processes and ERP systems Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence (advantageous – training can be provided) Understanding of Health & Safety in a manufacturing setting Why Join JBT Marel?
At JBT Marel, you’ll be part of a business that values teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement. You’ll benefit from: ✅ A supportive and collaborative working environment ✅ Opportunities to develop your skills and gain training ✅ A role where your contribution directly supports production success ✅ Being part of a globally recognised and growing organisation Shape the Future of Food At JBT Marel, we’re not just supporting the food industry — we’re helping to transform it.
As a global leader in food technology, we design and deliver innovative solutions that enable food producers worldwide to operate more efficiently, maintain the highest quality standards, and move towards a more sustainable future. Our Adlington site is a key part of that global impact. Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where ideas are valued, ownership is encouraged, and contributions truly matter.
We combine technical excellence with a practical, hands-on approach, creating an environment where people can thrive and make a real difference. Everything we do is guided by our core values: Create with Collaboration. Serve with Integrity. Grow with Excellence. Advance with Innovation. These principles shape not only how we work — but how we succeed, together.
📣 Ready to Take the Next Step? If you’re a reliable and motivated individual looking to make a tangible contribution in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and play a key role in keeping our production and operations running smoothly at JBT Marel.