Construction Store Keeper

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and reliable Construction Store Keeper to manage and oversee the daily operations of our on-site material warehouse. The ideal candidate will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, securely storing, and issuing all construction materials, tools, and machinery items. You will play a vital role in keeping project timelines on track by maintaining precise inventory data and preventing material wastage or discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

Material Management:

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming construction materials and equipment against purchase orders, and quality specifications.

Inventory Control:

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date daily ledger records of all stock receipts, consumption, and material issuances using software or physical display slates.

Issuance & Allocation:

• Issue inventory exclusively against authorized requisition slips provided by project engineers or site supervisors.

Storage & Housekeeping:

• Ensure materials (such as cement, rebar, tiles, electrical fixtures, and plumbing items) are stored systematically to prevent damage, theft, or deterioration.
• Maintain clean and organized storage premises.

Waste Mitigation:

• Monitor on-site material usage to minimize waste and coordinate the collection and return of unused or balance materials at the end of shifts.

Security & Handover:

• Oversee the secure locking of the store and formalize shift handovers of site assets to security personnel.

Reporting:

• Prepare weekly or monthly stock consumption reports and proactively notify the procurement department when inventory falls below minimum buffer levels.

Job Specifications & Requirements

• Education: TVET Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of direct experience handling stores specifically within building, real estate, or civil road construction environments.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with diverse construction finished materials (e.g., masonry, sanitary ware, structural steel, electrical components). Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Skills: Excellent record-keeping accuracy, physical stamina to work in an active site environment, and strong organizational capabilities.

Skills Required:

• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management