Behind every great operation is a Stores Manager who knows how to bring order, innovation, and teamwork to the heart of the business. If you’re ready to lead a team and shape the future of our stores processes, we’d love to meet you.

Morson are looking for a Stores Manager based at our defence client&8217;s Cambridge site. You will oversee all warehouse and materials management activities, ensuring the efficient flow, storage, and dispatch of parts and equipment. You&8217;ll lead a team of 20 Store Handlers, maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and compliance across all operations. Working closely with internal departments and suppliers, you&8217;ll help ensure materials are available when needed to support production and project delivery. This role combines hands-on supervision with continuous improvement, providing a key link between logistics, quality, and operation

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact working within a fast paced, challenging and transforming organisation.

This newly created role will be initially on a 7 months contract likely to be extended as the role evolves.

Responsibilities in this role include:

- Manage the import and export of goods, ensuring compliance with clearance procedures and avoiding delivery delays.

- Oversee the timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of parts, materials, and tooling to meet internal and external customer needs.

- Supervise, coach, and support Store Handlers, including handling performance, training, and attendance.

- Represent the Stores team (or delegate appropriately) in Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings and Tier reviews.

- Maintain accurate stock and inventory records in IFS, including cycle counts, shelf-life control, and correct documentation.

- Coordinate with other departments to resolve delivery, component, or documentation issues.

- Ensure tooling and equipment are available, maintained, and calibrated to required standards in collaboration with the Quality Department.

- Manage the handling and storage of dangerous goods in line with regulations.

- Monitor environmental conditions (temperature/humidity) and ensure safe, compliant storage practices.

- Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and refining processes, guidelines, and KPIs.

- Ensure all parts are accepted, returned, and disposed of in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

- Uphold company procedures and maintain high housekeeping standards within the Stores area.

- Report and escalate material or delivery issues that could impact operations, proposing corrective actions.

Apply if you have most of the following:

- Proven experience in purchasing, warehousing, stockroom, or materials handling.

- Knowledge of parts, materials, and related terminology.

- Understanding of human factors, performance, and limitations.

- Experience with logistics and supply chain processes.

- Strong computer skills, with the ability to use or learn MS Office and web-based systems.

- Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage workloads across multiple projects.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.

- Fluency in English (written and spoken).

This role is an initial 7 months with a possibility of extension or the role may evolve. Inside IR35 PAYE and umbrella rates apply.