Exeter Stores Operative — Warehouse & Forklift

Circet; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet UK in Exeter is hiring a Stores Operative to join our warehouse team. You will manage materials, waste, recycling, and stock accuracy while supporting day-to-day operations.

The role requires experience in a stores environment, forklift use, and good IT skills with Excel and Outlook. You will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring health and safety compliance and efficient logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores/warehouse environment.
• Forklift experience desirable.
• Familiar with stock management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills including Excel and Outlook.
• Able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a busy stores environment to support daily operations.
• Operate forklift and load/unload lorries safely.
• Control and record goods inwards and outwards.
• Maintain minimum stock levels and conduct weekly stock takes.
• Update stock management systems and issue plant, tools, and materials.
• Support pole ordering and GDU calibration processes.
• Remove and recycle materials such as cable, sub-duct, timber, plastics, and cardboard.
• Carry out housekeeping of warehouse and yard.
• Collect waste from buildings and transport to designated facilities.
• Support other ad hoc duties as required

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift licence

Stock management systems

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Circet UK in Exeter is hiring a Stores Operative to join our warehouse team. You will manage materials, waste, recycling, and stock accuracy while supporting day-to-day operations.

The role requires experience in a stores environment, forklift use, and good IT skills with Excel and Outlook. You will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring health and safety compliance and efficient logistics.