Tool Store Operative - Wight Shipyard Company

Job Posted: 26 October 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Competitive
• Industries: Manufacturing Marine

The Tool Store Person is responsible for the efficient management, control, issue and return of tools, equipment and associated consumables. The role ensures that personnel have access to the correct tools and equipment when required, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring all items are properly maintained, stored and accounted for.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a strong understanding of the importance of tool control, particularly within a busy engineering, marine, workshop or maintenance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the tool store.
• Issue tools, equipment and consumables to employees and contractors.
• Record all tools and equipment issued and returned using the company's tool-control system.
• Check tools and equipment upon return for damage, wear, cleanliness and general condition.
• Report damaged, missing or defective tools and equipment.
• Ensure tools are stored securely and in their designated locations.
• Maintain accurate tool and equipment inventories.
• Carry out regular stock checks, audits and tool counts.
• Ensure tools are clearly identified, labelled and traceable.
• Maintain records of calibrated and inspection-controlled tools.
• Monitor calibration and inspection dates and ensure equipment is removed from service when required.
• Arrange the repair, replacement, servicing or calibration of tools and equipment as necessary.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of tools, accessories and consumables.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe tool store at all times.
• Maintain records of lost, damaged, scrapped or obsolete tools.
• Ensure company procedures for tool control, health and safety and equipment inspection are followed.
• Support the wider stores and warehouse team when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required by management.

Essential:

• Previous experience working in a stores environment, with a good working knowledge of tools, their uses, and tool control procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• 20 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• Company healthcare and pension scheme.

• Discounted travel.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.