Location: Ballymoney
Job Type: Part-Time (20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 9 AM – 2 PM)
About Us:
Founded in 1997 by Jonathan McAuley, McAuley Engineering has built a reputation for integrity, a commitment to quality, and a determination to succeed. With strong community involvement, the company has earned multiple industry awards and accreditations, solidifying its place as a trusted leader in manufacturing.
McAuley FL Lifts, a subsidiary of McAuley Engineering, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality tail lifts for emergency vehicles, dedicated to ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in emergency medical services. Our innovative products support healthcare professionals by facilitating seamless patient transport. We are looking for a reliable and organised Stores & Kitting Operative to join our team and support our production operations.
Job Summary:
The Stores & Kitting Operative will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the stores function, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, control and issue of materials required to support production. The role is critical to maintaining stock accuracy, supporting manufacturing operations and ensuring components are available when required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for booking in purchased goods, creating and issuing works orders, preparing kits for production, maintaining accurate stock records and supporting monthly stock control activities. This is a hands-on role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work closely with production, purchasing and administration teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, inspect and accurately book in goods delivered by suppliers.
- Store purchased components and materials in designated locations within the stores area.
- Create manufacturing works orders in the company ERP system.
- Pick and kit components for production works orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Issue and return stock against works orders as required.
- Receive and store manufactured components and finished goods.
- Maintain accurate stock records and process all stock movements through the ERP system.
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages, discrepancies or potential supply issues.
- Assist with maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensuring stock data accuracy.
- Support monthly stock takes and investigate stock variances where required.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and identification throughout the stores area.
- Liaise with purchasing, production and management teams to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives relating to stock control, stores organisation and production efficiency.
- Support packaging and dispatch activities when required.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, stock control, manufacturing or similar role is desirable.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to accurately record and process stock transactions.
- Comfortable working with numbers and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day tasks without constant supervision.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with production, purchasing and administration staff.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work efficiently in a busy environment.
- Experience using stock control or ERP systems would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn and a practical approach to problem solving.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Meaningful Work: Help support the manufacture of specialist tail lifts used by emergency services throughout the UK and Ireland.
- Friendly Team: Join a supportive and approachable team within a well-established family-owned business.
- Variety: Enjoy a role that combines stock control, administration and hands-on support for production.
- Training Provided: Full training will be given to help you become confident in the role.
- Great Location: Enjoy working at our well-equipped Ballymena Road site in the heart of Ballymoney.
- 4-Day Working Week: Benefit from a shorter workweek to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- On-Site Parking: Convenient on-site parking available for all employees.
How to Apply:
Please make full use of the “Information in Support of Your Application” section in the application form. Outline your past experience and explain how it makes you a suitable candidate for this role. Be sure to provide details on how you meet the criteria, including dates of when the experience was gained.
Rate of Pay: £13.50 – £14.85 per hour.
Closing Date: 12noon on Friday 10th July 2026