Are you organised, service-minded, and passionate about keeping operations running smoothly? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? We are looking for a Stores Administrator to join our team at Workington Mill and play a vital role in supporting our production and engineering functions through efficient stores operations and excellent customer service.
Your next workplace?
Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and part of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the Incada brand, supplying customers across a wide range of industries worldwide. Since 2013, we have powered the mill almost entirely through fossil fuel-free energy.
We value our people and our products highly. Today, around 360 employees work at our integrated pulp and paperboard mill, located on the edge of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England. Together, we are building a more sustainable future based on renewable resources, innovation, and strong teamwork.
Your future challenge
As a Stores Administrator, you will be based within the Main Stores and play an important role in ensuring that materials, spare parts, and equipment are available to support both day-to-day operations and planned shutdown activities. You will maintain high standards of organisation, housekeeping, and customer service while contributing to the achievement of Holmen’s safety, engineering, and business objectives.
Working closely with colleagues across the site, you will help ensure efficient goods processing, accurate stock control, and effective communication with suppliers and internal customers.
Your main areas of responsibility
- Issuing stock items and materials as required across the mill.
- Receiving, recording, and processing goods accurately within the stock control system.
- Maintaining excellent customer service and professional relationships with colleagues throughout the business.
- Sourcing supplier catalogues and product information when required.
- Expediting outstanding purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Managing and releasing back-ordered items.
- Confirming deliveries promptly and accurately.
- Completing and maintaining authorised documentation and records.
- Processing stock deliveries within one working day of receipt.
- Carrying out regular cycle counts and stock checks.
- Creating and maintaining stock locations for new products.
- Investigating and recording stock adjustments.
- Maintaining high housekeeping standards within the stores environment.
- Participating in site meetings and following up on agreed actions.
- Supporting additional stores activities as required.
To succeed in the role
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. You take pride in maintaining high standards, communicate effectively with people at all levels, and are committed to delivering excellent service to your colleagues.
We believe you will bring:
- A minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C (or equivalent experience).
- At least one year of experience within an engineering or process industry environment.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- A structured, organised, and tidy approach to work.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
It would be an advantage if you also have:
- A valid forklift truck licence.
- Previous experience working within stores operations.
- Relevant industry knowledge within manufacturing or process industries.
- Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IFS or similar business systems.
What we offer
At Holmen, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a supportive working environment where safety, sustainability, and personal development are at the heart of everything we do.
Our employees benefit from:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Health and wellbeing support initiatives.
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.
- Occupational health services.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Staff discounts and employee benefits programmes.
- A welcoming social club and regular employee events.
- Family-friendly policies and procedures.
- On-site staff canteeen
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Apply today
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a sustainable, people-focused business and contribute to the success of a world-class manufacturing operation, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please click the “Apply for this position” link at the end of the advert and upload your CV to arrive by 1600 hours on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
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Emma Gill
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Ian Williams
Mill Support & Stores Manager
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Last modified
1 July, 2026
We let the forest grow and give
Holmen’s operations are powered by the forest. The growing trees, the water rushing down the mighty rivers and the wind blowing through the treetops. This is the heart of Holmen, a business built around the forest ecocycle and the renewable products we can create from it. Our business areas are Forest, Renewable Energy, Wood Products, Paperboard and Paper. With a workforce of 3 500 people, we create a sustainable future and value for shareholders, customers and society with courage, commitment and responsibility.
Premium paperboard and innovative paper products from fresh fibre Holmen produces premium paperboard and innovative paper products for everything from cosmetics, electronics, pharmaceuticals and food to books, magazines, advertising and transport packaging. Our products are appreciated by conscious customers due to their exceptional properties and low climate footprint. We use fresh fibre from sustainably managed and certified forests. Our production and processing facilities are located in Braviken, Hallstavik, Iggesund and Strömsbruk in Sweden and Workington in the UK.
