Goods In Operative

Oyster Recruitment Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

23 days holiday

Training and development

Friday breakfasts

Job summary

An Andover-based manufacturer is looking for a Goods In & Production Support Operative to manage incoming deliveries, check quality, book stock into the ERP system, and maintain accurate stock records so production can flow smoothly.

The role supports the production team with components and materials, requires interpreting engineering drawings or technical part lists, and demands strong IT skills, meticulous organisation and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or technical stores environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings or technical part information.
• Strong IT skills and experience with stock control or ERP systems.
• Organised and methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, reliable and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and inspect all incoming deliveries for accuracy and quality.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and part lists to verify components.
• Book stock into the system against purchase orders with precision.
• Maintain accurate stock records and organise stores efficiently.
• Pick parts and prepare kit lists for the production team.
• Support machine builders by providing components and materials as needed.
• Assist with basic mechanical assemblies when required.
• Identify and report shortages, damaged goods or discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production and purchasing teams.

Skills

Manufacturing stores experience

Interpret engineering drawings

ERP/stock control systems

IT literacy

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Goods In & Production Support Operative

Do you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment where accuracy, organisation and teamwork are essential to keeping production moving?

Our client, a successful manufacturer supplying customers across the UK and Europe, is looking for a Goods In & Production Support Operative to join their team in Andover.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing or technical stores experience to join a growing business that genuinely invests in its people and offers clear career development opportunities.

As a Goods In & Production Support Operative, you\'ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations by managing incoming deliveries, maintaining accurate stock records, and supporting the production team with components and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, check and inspect all incoming deliveries for accuracy and quality
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and part lists to verify components
• Book stock into the system against purchase orders with precision
• Maintain accurate stock records and organise stores efficiently
• Pick parts and prepare kit lists for the production team
• Support machine builders by providing components and materials as needed
• Assist with basic mechanical assemblies when required
• Identify and report shortages, damaged goods or discrepancies promptly
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production and purchasing teams

Who they\'re looking for:

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or technical stores environment
• Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings or technical part information
• Strong IT skills and comfort using stock control or ERP systems
• Organised and methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, reliable and a strong team player

Benefits

• Performance bonus scheme
• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friday breakfasts and regular team treats

Looking for a new hands-on role where you