Stores Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,000.0 to £28,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Basildon, Essex, SS13 1LE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4780641_1773755084 |
Summary
Stores AssistantBasildon, EssexFull‑time | Permanent
£26k - £30k | Depending on experience
Are you highly organised, practical, and excited by the world of high‑performance engineering? Operating from our Basildon headquarters, skilled and passionate team develops innovative, lightweight and fuel‑efficient engines for top‑level racing programmes worldwide. They are now looking for a proactive Stores Assistant to join our fast‑paced engineering environment and ensure the smooth running of our workshop, logistics and race operations.
About the Role:As our Stores Assistant, you will be at the heart of our operation, helping engineers, technicians and race support teams by ensuring every component, tool and consumable is where it needs to be, exactly when it's needed.You'll support all aspects of stock control and logistics, contribute to race‑event preparation, and play a key role in maintaining accuracy, organisation and efficiency across the business. This role suits someone who thrives in a hands‑on, detail‑driven environment and enjoys being part of a small, specialist team working at the forefront of motorsport engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, check and accurately record all incoming deliveries of parts, materials and consumables.
- Log and label items using our stores and inventory management systems.
- Issue components and consumables to engineers, technicians and workshop teams.
- Maintain stock levels, monitor shortages and support reordering to prevent delays.
- Assist in kitting up parts for engine builds, test programmes and race‑weekend operations.
- Pack equipment, tools and spares for race and test events, ensuring readiness and accuracy.
- Keep the stores clean, organised and safe; support cycle counts and stock audits.
- Work collaboratively with suppliers, couriers and internal departments to support smooth operations.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Previous experience in a stores, warehouse or logistics role (engineering or motorsport environment highly beneficial).
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Confident using inventory/stock management systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a small, focused team.
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks (training provided).
Desirable:
- An interest in motorsport, engineering or performance technology.
- Experience supporting production or workshop environments.
Why Join?
- Be part of a world-leading motorsport engineering company with engines competing at the highest levels.
- Work within a tight‑knit team of highly skilled specialists, where your contribution genuinely matters.
- Hands‑on exposure to cutting-edge engine technology and race‑event preparation.
- Competitive salary, pension, company events and a collaborative, supportive environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves structure, precision and being part of something fast‑moving and technically exceptional.
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