Senior Stores Officer | Fleet Services | Full Time | Bamber Bridge, Preston |

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is seeking a Senior Stores Officer to manage and order spare parts for its fleet of vehicles. The role involves liaising with suppliers, maintaining stock records, and supporting a dynamic stores team. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and open to learning in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, a supportive workplace, and access to various employee benefits and discounts.

Benefits

26 days holiday increasing to 32

Paid bank holidays

Sick pay up to 6 months

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a vehicle maintenance or engineering stores environment preferred.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changes.
• Capability to solve problems and find practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ordering spare parts for council vehicles.
• Liaising with suppliers for quotes and order updates.
• Maintaining accurate records of stock.
• Handling account queries from various teams.

Skills

Openness to learn

Dynamic thinking

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Team spirit

Job description

Job Description | £25,989 - £28,142 Per annum | Full time ǀ 37 hours per week ǀ Fleet Stores, Bamber Bridge, Preston |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Senior Stores Officer to enhance our already established friendly and supportive stores team who will contribute to the key work of Lancashire County Council's Growth, Environment, Transport & Health Directorate. Working within the stores team of Fleet Services providing support to a fleet operation of over 700 vehicles, plant and equipment.

What we are looking for:

Someone to join our busy stores team at the main Fleet Services workshop in Bamber Bridge, Preston. This team is central to keeping Lancashire County Council’s fleet moving by managing the flow of parts and tooling to support our vehicles, plant, and workshop operations. You’ll play a key part in this team ensuring everything runs smoothly within the fleet stores

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ordering spare parts and tooling for all council vehicles, plant, and ancillary workshop items.
• Liaising with suppliers by telephoning and email asking for quotes on parts, order chasing etc
• Picking, transferring, and issuing parts and tooling to internal and external depots.
• Receipting and checking goods, locating and labelling stock, and maintaining accurate records.
• Creating orders for stores items and managing stock levels.
• Handling account queries from suppliers, depots, and internal teams.
• Supporting the stores team with any ad hoc duties as required.

What Will Help You Succeed

We’re not looking for someone who ticks every box from day one, we can mould the right candidate. What matters most are the attributes that help you thrive in a dynamic environment:

• Openness to learn – You’re willing to develop new skills and adapt to changing needs.
• Dynamic thinking – You can solve problems and find practical solutions quickly.
• Adaptability – You’re comfortable working in a fast‑paced setting where priorities shift.
• Attention to detail – Accuracy matters when managing parts and stock.
• Team spirit – You’ll work closely with colleagues across workshops and depots.

Experience in a vehicle maintenance or engineering stores environment will give you a head start, but it’s your ability to grow and contribute that counts most.

Why join us

Lancashire County Council offers:

• 37 hour working week Monday to Friday
• Great holiday entitlement - 26 days per annum rising to 32 after 5 years' continuous service.
• Paid bank holidays plus 2 additional days paid leave over the Christmas period.
• Sick pay entitlement up to six months full pay and a further six months half pay based on length of service.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Access to LCC's generous pension and AVC scheme
• Salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme offering large savings on brand‑new cars.
• Salary sacrifice Home and Electronics benefit.
• Corporate discounts from well‑known retailers, memberships, leisure activities etc.
• Access to a range of employee support for your wellbeing and financial health.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information regarding the scope of work and responsibilities for the post. Please ensure you address all the criteria from the person specification identified as at the application stage in your supporting evidence. Some criteria will also be addressed further at the interview stage.

Please take care to upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date. We will accepts applications to those without a current driving licence but are currently learning to drive.

For further details please follow the link: Staff benefits - Lancashire County Council

Closing date 25th January 2026