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Stores Supervisor

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Location: Drinnick Stores, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7XY (on site)

Hours of work: 7.30am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday

Salary: up to £38,000 dependant on experience

Ensuring Operational Excellence Through Strategic Store Supervision.

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role

• Join a reputable organisation within the Central Engineering Services team at the Drinnick Distribution Centre.

• Be a key player in maintaining efficient and compliant logistics and storage operations.

• Lead and support a dedicated team in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

• Contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and environmental performance.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities across the Distribution Centre.

• Lead and motivate a team of store people/drivers to meet operational goals.

• Maintain compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001).

• Oversee the receipt, handling, storage, and dispatch of materials.

• Conduct and manage COSHH and risk assessments for store activities.

• Support stock control and regular inventory checks, including satellite stores.

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics operations.

What’s in it for you?

• Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)

• Generous Pension Plan

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Company Sick Pay

• Discounts on external retailers

• Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Virtual GP

• Flu and Eye care vouchers

• Enhanced family friendly policies

• Menopause Support

• Private Medical Health Plan

You will:

• Have a valid Forklift Truck Licence

• Be experienced in overhead crane, slinging and lifting

• Certified in IOSH or equivalent health & safety training

• Proven experience in a stores or warehouse environment

• Experience in a supervisory or team-leading role

• Confident using SAP ERP systems

• Basic IT skills, including use of Google Suite

• Full UK Driving Licence required

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on (phone number removed).

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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