Business Area: Cereal Partners Worldwide 
Location: Staverton, Wiltshire 

Salary circa £41,000 basic salary  depending on experience.

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 7.5% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• 2 paid volunteering days
• A focus on personal development and growth (insert relevant detail on study support, etc)

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Technical Stores Manager, you’ll be a key player in supporting our engineering and manufacturing operations by ensuring the availability, accuracy, and efficiency of spare parts and materials. You’ll lead a dedicated stores team, manage inventory systems, and drive continuous improvement in stock control processes — all while helping to maintain uptime across our production lines.

At Cereal Partners UK, we have established ourselves as one of the largest cereal manufacturers in the UK, making many well-loved brands such as Shreddies and Shredded Wheat. Our aim is simple: to provide high quality, nutritious and great tasting breakfast cereals. You could join our mission to create a nation of Cereal Lovers!

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

As Technical Stores Manager, your core responsibility is to ensure the efficient management of spare parts and materials that support the engineering and production teams. You’ll lead the stores function by overseeing inventory accuracy, optimizing stock levels, and maintaining robust data systems. Your role is critical in minimizing downtime, expediting urgent orders, and driving continuous improvement across stores operations—all while fostering a high-performing team culture and collaborating closely with cross-functional departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management
• Oversee spare parts lifecycle: receiving, issuing, reordering, and storage
• Maintain optimal stock levels aligned with maintenance strategies
• Forecast demand and manage critical spares to minimize downtime
• System & Data Management including audits
• Create and maintain accurate MRP data and master records for new items
• Use Excel and digital tools to streamline stock control and reporting
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and traceability
• Operational Excellence with aspiration for best in class
• Lead cycle counting, access control, and user training for stores systems
• Manage emergency orders and expedite critical deliveries
• Support red tagging and “if down do” protocols to ensure rapid response
• Develop the team, fostering a culture of continuous development.
• Actively manage KPIs and implement process improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and suppliers
• Support shutdown parts coordination

Your ingredients for success

 key attributes we are looking are:

• Proven track record within a Stores Management role
• Evidence of working with a Stores Management system or other relevant Computer system
• Proficient user in MS Office, Invoicing
• FLT Licence (not essential)  

What you need to know

Advert closing date: 18.02.2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland