Stores Supervisor

Job summary

Robson Resilience Centre Crickhowell (RRCC) is the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) largest Adventurous Training Centre, providing a diverse programme of outdoor activities designed to develop leadership, physical and mental resilience, fortitude, and robustness through authentic and challenging experiences. The Centre delivers Adventurous Training both within the UK and overseas as part of the service offer available to all RAF personnel. Supporting more than 4,500 trainees annually, RRCC operates in a fast-paced environment, maintaining consistently high standards of training delivery. To facilitate this output, the Centre manages a substantial inventory of specialist outdoor equipment and clothing, overseen by a dedicated team of civilian and military staff.

As the Stores Supervisor, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of a busy Adventurous Training store, ensuring that all equipment and resources are available, serviceable, and ready to support training delivery. Working closely with the stores team to oversee the issue, receipt, control, and accountability of equipment and kit essential to Centre activities.

You will be responsible for forecasting stock requirements and maintaining appropriate stock levels across the Centre, including the timely replacement of obsolete or unserviceable items. Working closely with suppliers and Centre staff, you will identify and procure high-quality products that provide best value for money while meeting Defence requirements.

You will ensure the safe, efficient, and effective management of all store assets, maintaining accurate inventory records, robust stock control measures, and equipment assurance processes. This includes overseeing the inspection, maintenance, and repair of a range of specialist equipment, including mountain bikes and canoes, ensuring compliance with relevant safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and established operating procedures.

Through the effective leadership and management of the stores function, you will deliver a reliable, professional, and high-quality service that supports the Centre’s training objectives, sustains operational readiness, and promotes the highest standards of safety, accountability, and equipment management.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The Stores Supervisor is directly managed by the MT Manager who oversees all stores activities.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking administrative activities to support stock management and replenishment, managing stores personnel in the absence of the MT Manager, and assisting with general stores operations as required.

Primary Duties – Expected to account for Approx 70% of the post holder’s workload

Stock Management

Forecast stock requirements, manage inventory levels, and coordinate the procurement and replacement of equipment to support training delivery. Liaise with Centre staff, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure equipment is available and stores support training outputs effectively.

Records Management

Maintain accurate records, purchase orders, loan documentation, inventory checks, and audit trails for all store assets.

Equipment Management

Conduct equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs, including specialist assets such as mountain bikes and canoes. Managing and instructing stores staff as required to ensure availability of items.

Stores Management

Review standardised processes for stores, working closely with the MT Manager and stores team to identify and implement better ways of working. Assist with managing staff in the absence of the MT Manager.

General Store Duties – Expected to account for Approx 30% of the post holder’s workload

Equipment Storage

Manage the safe and appropriate storage of clothing, equipment, and specialist assets in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements. Maintain storage facilities to a professional standard, ensuring a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.

Equipment Compliance

Support the administration and maintenance of PPE records and technical equipment logs for mountain biking, water sports, caving, climbing, and high ropes activities. Ensure all records are accurate, current, and compliant with relevant policy and procedures.

Student Equipment

Issue and receive clothing and equipment for students attending RRCC courses. Provide guidance on the correct use and care of equipment and ensure all transactions are appropriately documented in student loan records.

Staff Equipment

Issue and receive clothing and equipment for staff members as required. Maintain accurate equipment loan records and ensure accountability for all issued assets.

Equipment Logs

Maintain daily equipment usage, inspection, and maintenance records, promptly actioning any reported defects, damage, losses, or other concerns reported by staff in the absence of the MT Manager.

Inventory Stock

Monitor stock levels actioning any replenishment requirements in a timely manner to ensure continuity of service and equipment availability.

Equipment Disposal& Asset Management

Ensure unserviceable or obsolete equipment is recorded in accordance with relevant procedures. Ensure all losses, write-offs, and disposals are correctly documented and supported by a clear audit trail.

Inventory Assurance

Assist inventory holders in undertaking routine stocktaking activities, audits, and inventory checks to ensure accountability and accuracy of records.

Mountain Bike Maintenance

Under the direction of the MT Manager maintain and manage a fleet of approximately 90 mountain bikes. Ensure all bikes are inspected, serviced, and repaired to an appropriate standard, maintaining them in a safe and operational condition. Provide advice and support to the Senior Flight Sergeant regarding the procurement of specialist mountain bikes, components, and associated equipment.

Canoe Maintenance

Under the direction of the MT Manager maintain and manage a fleet of approximately 30 canoes. Carry out inspections, repairs, and routine maintenance in a timely and professional manner, ensuring equipment remains safe, serviceable, and fit for purpose. Advise the Senior Storekeeper when replacement equipment or components are required.

Additional Duties

• Driving duties in support of Centre activities.
• Conducting security and site safety checks as required.
• Completing administrative tasks associated with stores operations.
• Assist with management of Technical Storekeepers (stores team) in the absence of the MT Manager.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties necessary to support the effective delivery of Adventurous Training stores services and Centre operations.

Training & Development

We are committed to providing you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in your role. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided, along with role-specific technical training during the induction period. Training may be delivered both remotely and at external locations, and travel may occasionally be required.

Flexible Working

Flexible working arrangements are available for this position, subject to line manager approval and operational requirements. Employees are contracted to work 37 hours per week, which may be worked flexibly within the