The Storeman is responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient control of materials, tools, consumables and small plant across the site.
This role ensures that deliveries are received correctly, stock is managed and organised, and materials are issued promptly to support site productivity. Working within the wider logistics team, the Storeman plays a crucial part in maintaining a well‑run compound and ensuring that all materials handling meets Careys’ high safety and quality standards.
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Receive, check and sign for deliveries in accordance with purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Inspect incoming materials for correct quantities, specification and damage.
- Organise unloading areas safely and coordinate with drivers, plant ops and banksmen where required.
- Maintain accurate stock records, including logging goods in/out and conducting regular stock checks.
- Ensure all materials are clearly labelled, stored securely and segregated where necessary (e.g. COSHH).
- Keep stores, containers and compound areas tidy, accessible and compliant with safety standards.
- Issue materials, tools and small plant to operatives and subcontractors and maintain proper tracking.
- Monitor stock levels and notify the logistics manager of low or urgent requirements.
- Support the management of PPE, consumables and lifting accessories as required.
- Promote safe working practices and highlight hazards, near misses or non‑conformances.
- Assist with waste segregation, traffic management and general logistics duties when needed.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Able to use an iPad or a tablet to record, check, movement of stock
- Excellent attention to detail during stock control and documentation.
- Effective communication with suppliers, drivers and site teams.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a busy site environment.
- Positive, proactive and safety‑driven approach.
- Understanding of construction materials, components and handling requirements.
- Awareness of safe loading/unloading procedures and traffic flow on site.
- Familiarity with stock systems, delivery notes and inventory controls.
- Basic knowledge of COSHH and safe storage practices.
- CSCS card – essential.
- Previous experience as a Storeman, Materials Controller or similar role on a construction project – essential.
- Experience managing stores, compounds or stock control systems – desirable.
- FLT / Telehandler / NPORS / CPCS plant tickets – desirable depending on site requirements.
- Manual handling and COSHH training (often provided via site induction).
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Competitive pay
- PPE provided
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Long-term project pipeline with Careys
Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.
John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.
Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.
The Carey Group remains a family-owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved….and some.
Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest-quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.
Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long-standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.
We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.
