Stores Operative

Lanes Group Ltd is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £650 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:
Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.
Welsh Water works closely with operational and delivery teams to support the maintenance, improvement, and resilience of water and wastewater infrastructure across Wales and surrounding regions.
The team delivers essential projects that enhance network performance, improve water and wastewater treatment facilities, and protect the environment, helping to provide reliable services for customers and communities while supporting long-term sustainability.

About the role

Role: Stores Person

Location: Kinmel Bay

Annual Salary: £35,000 per annum

Purpose of the role:

To help deliver this exciting programme of work, we are looking for a Stores Operative to join our team in Kinmel Bay, plus our satellite depos within the region  This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a busy operational environment, supporting multiple teams across North Wales while developing your skills and progressing your career. 

Key Responsibilities:

Your role will involve a variety of operational and stock‑management duties, including: 

Stock & Materials Management 

• Using handheld devices to receive stock requests and prepare job packs for team collection 
• Accepting deliveries, checking quantities, and reporting any supplier discrepancies 
• Handling materials safely and ensuring they are stored correctly within the yard and warehouse 
• Carrying out regular stock counts and highlighting replenishment needs 

Operational Support 

• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across stores and yard areas 
• Ensuring all health & safety policies are always followed 
• Reporting potential safety issues promptly and in line with company procedures 

General Duties 

• Supporting the wider operations team as required 
• Reacting quickly to changing business needs and daily deadlines 

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Proactive approach to our busy stores environment. Ideally, you will have: 
• Experience working in a stores, warehouse, or similar operational setting 
• A full UK driving licence 
• Strong communication and listening skills 
• Good IT ability, including accurate data entry 
• A team‑oriented attitude with the confidence to work independently 
• The ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities 
• A positive, hands‑on approach to manual work 

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive

• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.