Store Keeper

About the role

Requirements

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in storekeeping, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Storekeeper in the construction industry.
• Good knowledge of general construction materials, tools, equipment, and consumables, with strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in inventory software and Microsoft Excel, with proven ability to manage stock records, material receipts and issues, physical stock counts, and reconciliations

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect construction materials, tools, equipment, and consumables against purchase orders and delivery notes; verify quantities and condition, and report shortages, damage, or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate stock records for all receipts, issues, returns, and transfers between the central store and project sites using inventory software and Microsoft Excel.
• Identify, label, and organize construction materials, including cement, reinforcement steel, timber, formwork accessories, chemicals, fasteners, and general site consumables for easy retrieval and stock control.
• Ensure materials are stored safely according to supplier requirements, with suitable protection against damage, moisture, deterioration, and expiry; apply appropriate stock rotation.
• Issue materials, tools, and consumables only against approved requisitions, recording quantities, receiving personnel, and project or cost codes, and obtaining signed acknowledgments.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with procurement, site engineers, and foremen to arrange timely replenishment and maintain material availability for ongoing construction activities.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconciliations; investigate discrepancies and report shortages, excess materials, slow-moving stock, and obsolete or expired items.
• Maintain tool and equipment issue and return registers; track condition and availability, and report losses, damage, and inspection or maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate site deliveries, loading, unloading, and material transfers; maintain signed delivery notes, goods receipt records, supplier returns, and supporting documents for accounts and audit purposes.
• Maintain orderly and safe stores, clear access routes, and proper segregation of hazardous materials, reusable items, and scrap; follow site safety requirements and approved disposal procedures.

Skills

• inventory management
• Microsoft Excel
• inventory software
• stock control
• goods receipt
• requisitions
• material handling
• logistics coordination
• procurement liaison
• stock counting
• warehouse safety
• project site coordination
• materials management
• shipping and receiving
• documentation and records