Stores Lead

Salary: £28,000

* Profit-related bonus

* 30 days holiday (22 days + 8 bank holidays)

* Subsidised healthcare scheme

* Company pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

* Regular pay reviews & training opportunities

This is a varied and rewarding role within a well-established, Cardiff-based business that is now part of the Senseco Group. With over 30 years’ experience in the Automation, Fire & Security industry, we continue to grow and expand our operations.

We are currently recruiting for a Store Lead to join our team. If you’re looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Purpose

The Stores Lead is responsible for running the day-to-day stores and inventory operation, ensuring stock is accurate, well organised, and available to support engineers and service teams, within the Operations Support department, reporting to the Operations Support Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines stock control, process improvement, and team coordination.

As part of the role, you will also be responsible for fleet management, ensuring company vehicles are well maintained, compliant, and available to support operational teams.

This role suits someone who enjoys being hands-on, improving how things work, and taking ownership of a busy stores’ operation. You will take ownership of how stock is received, stored, issued, and returned, while improving visibility, reducing waste, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Stores & Inventory Management

* Oversee all stores activities including goods in, goods out, storage, returns, and internal transfers

* Ensure stock is accurately recorded, labelled, and stored correctly

* Maintain appropriate stock levels to support operations while reducing excess and slow-moving stock

* Ensure materials and equipment are available when required by engineers and service teams

Stock Takes & Accuracy

* Plan and carry out regular stock checks and full stock takes

* Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies

* Maintain high levels of stock accuracy and traceability

Process Improvement

* Review current stores and inventory processes

* Introduce improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency

* Support the use and improvement of inventory systems and reporting tools

Team & Stakeholder Support

* Lead and support the stores team, setting clear expectations and priorities

* Act as the main point of contact for stores-related queries

* Work closely with engineers and operational teams to ensure smooth stock flow

* Provide guidance and training on stores processes and best practice

Reporting

* Produce regular reports on stock levels, usage, discrepancies, and slow-moving items

* Provide clear insights to support planning and decision-making

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe stores environment

* Ensure all stores activities comply with health & safety and company policies

Fleet Management (part of the role)

* Manage day-to-day fleet activity to ensure vehicles are available, maintained, and roadworthy

* Coordinate servicing, MOTs, repairs, breakdowns, and vehicle inspections

* Maintain fleet compliance records including documentation, certificates, and driver information

* Liaise with suppliers, garages, and external partners to resolve fleet-related issues

* Support booking, allocation, and handover of vehicles where required

Skills & Experience

Essential

Experience in a stores, warehouse, or inventory role within an operational or service environment

Strong understanding of stock control, goods in/out, and stock accuracy

Experience improving processes or introducing better ways of working

Confident using stock systems and reports (Excel or similar)

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Desirable

Experience leading or supervising a small team

Experience using inventory or ERP systems

Background in engineering, construction, fire, security, or similar environments

Experience in fleet management, coordination, or working with vehicle compliance (desirable, not essential)

Personal Attributes

Proactive and improvement-focused

Confident communicator able to work with engineers and operational teams

Reliable, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership

Practical, hands-on, and solutions-driven

Why Join Us

A key operational role with real ownership and influence

Opportunity to improve and shape how the stores function operates

Supportive team environment within a growing business