Storeperson

We're looking for a Storeperson who can make a hands-on impact and play a key part in supporting our manufacturing teams by ensuring components move efficiently through every stage, from arrival to dispatch. This full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) offers a pay rate from £12.71 per hour, with time-and-a-half for overtime, working Monday-Friday.

Are you organised, proactive and looking to make a hands-on impact in a fast-paced innovative environment? We’re on the lookout for an Production Stores Administrator / Stock Controller with experience of working in manufacturing or production to support our teams by keeping the flow of components moving smoothly from goods in to goods out.

In this varied and essential role, you’ll handle stock checking, basic inspections and ensure everything needed for assembly is picked and ready to go. You’ll also take care of packaging and dispatch while keeping our systems updated and our shelves well-stocked.

OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.

Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Join a high-energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do.

Here’s what our benefits have to offer:

Rewarding Success - Competitive salary and bonus package, with performance bonuses of up to 25% and clear opportunities for career progression.

Enhanced Pension - Up to 8% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.

More Time to Recharge - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, long-service rewards, and the option to buy up to 5 extra days.

Breakfast & Lunch on Us - Enjoy team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches every day courtesy of Chef Mark and his team.

Health & Wellbeing - Private healthcare and life assurance for added peace of mind.

Sustainable Travel - Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV car and Cycle to Work options.

Team Socials - Regular events, from quiz nights and football to board games and more.

Learning & Growth - A culture that empowers you to challenge, grow and make an impact, plus a £250 annual learning budget to invest in the development that matters most to you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Goods in stock processing
• Basic level goods inspection
• Checking stock levels
• Re-ordering basic components
• Picking components ready for assembly
• Goods-out: packaging and admin

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
• Good computer literacy (must have familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritise workload
• Proactive mindset
• Strong team player, comfortable in a small, close-knit team and setting
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A willing to work additional paid hours where needed
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

As a small, fast growing company (with over 70 people which is continually expanding), we offer the opportunity for a professional to have autonomy and responsibility. You’ll directly see the impact of your efforts.

More about us:

Vision

Help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies.

Mission

Be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for Surveillance applications and Defence

Values

Be a Good Egg: Earn respect, have mutual trust and be honest

Do cool stuff: We develop cool tech with an awesome team, and we get stuff done

Be empowered: We are autonomous, reliable and take personal responsibility

We are one team: Look out for each other and the team

Things go wrong: Fail fast, learn and move on

Have fun: We’re doing amazing things with passionate people