Stores Administrator

  • Arriva UK Bus Ltd
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Mar 12, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Location:Stevenage Depot
Pay:£17.39 per hour
Hours:Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment?

We're looking for a proactive Stores Person to take ownership of stock and supplies at our Stevenage Depot, ensuring the right parts and materials are available to support our engineering team and keep our buses running safely and efficiently.

This is a vital role at the heart of our engineering operation, helping to maintain the reliability of our fleet and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the depot.

The Role

As Stores Person, you will manage stock and inventory across the depot, ensuring materials are received, stored and issued accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Receiving deliveries and reconciling goods against purchase orders
  • Checking deliveries for accuracy and resolving discrepancies
  • Maintaining accurate inventory records including receipts, adjustments and returns
  • Monitoring and maintaining stock levels within agreed thresholds
  • Recording all goods received, issued or returned
  • Packing, labelling, pricing and organising stock returns
  • Rotating stock and coordinating the disposal of surplus or expired items
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
  • Raising purchase orders and supporting procurement activities
  • Arranging return shipments for cancelled, incorrect or damaged goods
What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organized, reliable and able to work accurately in a busy operational environment.

You'll ideally have:

  • Previous experience in a stores, warehouse or stock control role
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Confidence using inventory systems and Microsoft Office
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential)

Warehouse or stock control qualifications

What We Offer

£17.39 per hour

Monday - Friday working pattern (08:00 - 16:00)

20 days holiday

Structured training and development opportunities

A supportive and inclusive working environment

Competitive benefits package including:
  • Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominee)
  • Access to Arriva Village for discounts and exclusive offers
Why Join Arriva?

At Arriva, every role plays an important part in keeping communities connected. As a Stores Person at our Stevenage Depot, you'll play a key role in ensuring our engineering team has everything they need to keep our buses safe, reliable and on the road.

Ready to play your part in keeping our operation running smoothly?