Chemical Inventory Senior Stores Person

Heathcoat Fabrics Limited; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile manufacturer is seeking a Chemical Inventory Senior Stores Person to manage a chemical store, ensuring safety compliance and supporting production operations. Key responsibilities include inventory management, booking stock using an ERP system, and maintaining high health and safety standards. Candidates should have GCSEs in Mathematics and English, strong communication skills, and experience in a manufacturing setting. This role offers structured training and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured training and support

Enhanced holiday entitlement

On-site car and cycle parking

Company sick pay and life assurance

Discounts with participating local shops

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a stores-based role.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the chemical store, controlling stock.
• Book goods and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational and planning abilities

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Ability to operate a forklift truck

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English

Tools

Epicor ERP system

Job description

Heathcoat Fabrics is a global leader in advanced textile manufacturing, supplying high-performance fabrics to customers around the world. We are now looking to recruit a Chemical Inventory Senior Stores Person to join our Finishing Division, supporting our Dyehouse operations.

About the Role

This is a key role within our Dyehouse team, responsible for the safe, efficient and accurate management of the chemical store. You will play an important part in ensuring production runs smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and stock control.

You’ll receive full training and ongoing support from an experienced team, helping you develop your knowledge of chemicals, dyes and manufacturing processes within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of the chemical store, including receiving, issuing and controlling stock
• Booking goods in and issuing stock using Epicor ERP system, maintaining accurate inventory records
• Ensuring chemicals and dyes are stored, handled and transported safely and in line with legal, regulatory and environmental requirements
• Managing chemical returns, quarantined materials and redundant dyes
• Unloading deliveries and moving stock using a forklift truck
• Working to Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining high Health & Safety standards at all times

Essential Skills and Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning abilities
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, with previous stores-based experience
• Desirable Skills and Experience
• Knowledge of Health and Safety processes and chemical handling, including COSHH
• Experience working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Strong organisation, planning and communication skills
• Ability to operate a forklift truck

What We Offer

• Receive structured training and support within a skilled team
• A safe, well-organised working environment
• Opportunity to work with a committed and supportive team
• Be part of a long-established and respected manufacturing business
• Work in a role that directly supports the success of our production operations

The closing date for applications is 9 January 2026.
Please quote REC/236 on your application.

• Leadership development and mentoring programmes
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Canteen
• On-site car and cycle parking
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Company sick pay and life assurance
• Tech and Cycle Schemes
• Discounts with participating local shops and businesses
• Contribute to high-profile textile projects

For further information on this vacancy please contact:

Human Resources Team
Heathcoat Fabrics Limited,
Westexe, Tiverton EX16 5LL UK