Manufacturing Stores & Logistics Lead

First Achieve Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Stores & Logistics Lead for their Basildon site. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing all stores and logistics operations, ensuring accurate stock control, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing logistics, a counterbalance forklift license, and proficiency in WMS. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare and development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical healthcare

Employee retail discounts

33 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small operational team.
• Strong background in stock control and goods management.
• Proactive and organized, with experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stores and logistics operations at the Basildon facility.
• Ensure FIFO stock rotation and inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with the Purchasing team to resolve receipt issues.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of WMS principles

Confident communicator at all levels

Excellent organisational skills

Time management skills

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Full UK driving licence (manual)

Job description

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Stores & Logistics Lead for their Basildon site. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing all stores and logistics operations, ensuring accurate stock control, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing logistics, a counterbalance forklift license, and proficiency in WMS. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare and development opportunities.