Contract Stores Operative

Gerrell & Hard; Woking; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrell & Hard Limited is seeking a Stores Operative in Woking to manage inbound/outbound goods, stock control, and packing for various test locations. This fixed-term contract role requires experience in logistics, safety, and efficient yard operations.

Reporting to the Central Testing Operation Manager, you will ensure accurate documentation, timely distribution, and adherence to export regulations while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance License.
• UK driving licence.
• Previous experience in logistics or warehouse operations.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office; SAP experience advantageous.
• Understanding of shipping, freight, carnet or customs processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Control inbound and outbound movement of goods, parts, and vehicles within the manufacturing yard and workshop areas.
• Maintain accurate stock, picking, and inventory records and documentation across all storage locations.
• Prioritise urgent parts and ensure timely distribution to prevent programme delays.
• Support loading and unloading of vehicles and goods in compliance with company processes.
• Prepare, review, and complete transport documentation (TRFs, inventory, packing lists).
• Ensure packing, labelling, and load segregation meet regulatory export requirements.
• Liaise with development teams on parts movement.
• Assist with freight preparation for UK, EU, and rest-of-world shipments.
• Responsible for monitoring and housekeeping of the yard, stores and loading areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of stores and freight-handling processes.
• Picking, sorting, packing and loading materials for external test locations.
• Receiving and processing materials into the yard for internal distribution.
• Ensuring all processes and safety requirements are followed.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and safe working conditions.

Skills

Counterbalance license

UK driving licence

Logistics experience

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Shipping/freight knowledge

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stores Operative

Contract - £200 Ltd per day

Outside IR35

12 months contract

Woking, Surrey

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Central Testing Operation Manager, this is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the Automotive’s Central Operations Logistics team. This is an opening to join an exclusive automotive environment which is undergoing a transformation and rapid growth in response to its critically acclaimed global products and best-in-class performance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Control inbound and outbound movement of goods, parts, and vehicles within the manufacturing yard and workshop areas.
• Maintain accurate stock, picking, and inventory records and documentation across all storage locations.
• Prioritise urgent parts and ensure timely distribution to prevent programme delays.
• Support loading and unloading of vehicles and goods in compliance with companies processes.
• Prepare, review, and complete transport documentation (TRFs, inventory, packing lists).
• Ensure packing, labelling, and load segregation meet regulatory export requirements.
• Liaise with relevant development teams such as passive safety, durability, and prototype build teams on parts movement
• Assist with freight preparation for UK, EU, and rest-of-world shipments.
• Responsible for the monitoring and housekeeping of the yard, stores and loading areas
• Contribute to continuous improvement of stores and freight-handling processes
• Picking, sorting, packing and loading materials for external test locations
• Receiving and processing materials into the yard for internal distribution
• Ensuring all processes and safety requirements are followed
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and safe working conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Counterbalance License
• UK driving licence
• Previous experience in logistics or warehouse operations
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office; SAP experience advantageous
• Understanding of shipping, freight, carnet or customs processes desirable

Personal Attributes

• Professional team player with strong communication skills
• Calm under pressure with a practical, solution-focused approach
• Flexible and adaptable to operational demands
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively