About this role
📦 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.