Job Title: Stores Person, Fixed Term Contract
Location: Ashford, England, United Kingdom
Role Type: Fixed Term – Full Time
Job title: Stores Person – 6 month fixed term contract
Location: Ashford, Kent
Company: QinetiQ Target Systems
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37 hour per week
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a temporary Stores Person to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) on a 6-month fixed term contract within our Stores Team. QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC, specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state‑of‑the‑art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems, including the world‑leading Banshee target. QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide, with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.
What will I be doing?
As a Stores Person, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Reporting to the Stores Lead, you’ll support goods inwards, kitting, stock control, and dispatch activities — ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high operational standards at all times.
- Receiving and accurately processing incoming goods within the ERP system
- Kitting components and assemblies in line with production requirements
- Packing goods securely and ensuring correct documentation is included
- Supporting stock control activities, including stock checks and inventory accuracy
- Operating a forklift truck (where required)
- Maintaining accurate system records and data integrity
- Contributing to Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, health, and safety.
What do I need?
You’ll have experience working in a stores or warehouse environment, ideally within manufacturing. You’ll be organised, reliable, and take pride in working accurately and safely, with good written and verbal communication skills and a strong team focus.
You’ll also have:
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Knowledge of health & safety practices, including manual handling and hazardous goods
- Confidence using computer systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
- A team-focused, proactive approach
- Experience operating a forklift truck (a valid Forklift Truck licence is desirable)
It would be an advantage if you have:
- Experience using an ERP or stock management system (including barcoding)
- Experience using a vertical storage system
- Experience of working within a Continuous Improvement environment
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