Stores Manager - Wight Shipyard Company

Job Posted: 8 January 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: In the range £38K - £48K depending on experience
• Industries: Logistics & Transport Manufacturing Marine

About the Role

Due to an internal promotion we have an exciting opportunity for someone with vision and enthusiasm to lead our stores team as we continue through a period of growth and evolution. We are looking for someone who is willing to take on the challenge of assessing how we currently manage the receipt, movement and storage of parts here at our East Cowes site with a view to identifying a clear plan for how we can improve and modernise it.

The company is looking to introduce an ERP system to effectively log and track parts from their delivery through to the supply to project production teams at our East Cowes site. Ideally, we are looking for someone with leadership skills, who has participated in introducing an ERP system/stock management system in a previous role and/or, was key user. You must have a solid understanding of stock control, inventory and quality assessment. Experience of Sage 200 would be adventageous though not essential. 

Collaboration and team working skills will be critical as you will be working with stakeholders throughout the business to ensure projects have the parts they need, when they need them.

This is a critical role where you will have the scope to make a real difference to the business, contributing to its continuing success.

About Wight Shipyard Co

Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) is Europe's leading high-speed craft and aluminium ship builder located in East Cowes on Isle of Wight with offices in Southampton.

WSC started life in 2010 as Shemara Refit LLP. Since then, the business has grown exponentially and in 2016 was renamed as WSC, sealing its future as a clear and recognisable Island based company. Under its new identity, WSC delivered Red Funnel’s 41m fast ferries, Red Jet 6 and 7 and four new 40mhigh speed craft for London’s Thames Clippers.

With first class managerial, design and technical expertise, WSC has recorded exceptional success in the fast ferry sector, delivering high-performance cutting-edge designs and the most comfortable passenger accommodation in fuel-efficient hull forms.

In 2022, WSC merged with a complimentary multinational shipbuilder, OCEA. Our combined group will capitalise on the fast ferry and offshore renewable energy market opportunities. This is a transformational deal for WSC and for the Isle of Wight.

WSC has a bright future, with plans to expand and with this, provides a fantastic opportunity for talented candidates to flourish.

 Our Benefits

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted ferry travel