Mechanical Stores Assistant

Gem Appointments Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gem Appointments Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Stores Assistant to support goods reception, picking and order fulfilment.

The role is computer based using Orderwise, with responsibilities including booking in/out parts, checking against purchase orders and BOM, and ensuring accurate documentation and inspections. Forklift licenses are preferred and good attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores/picking roles.
• Proficient with Orderwise software.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Forklift Reach Truck and Counterbalance licenses preferred.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Book in and out parts from suppliers.
• Pick orders from stores based on a BOM.
• Block goods against purchase orders and check quantity and documents.
• Perform visual inspections and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Deal with UK and worldwide suppliers/customers.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Customer service

Stores / Picking

Forklift Reach

Forklift Counterbalance

Attention to detail

Tools

Orderwise

Job description

We are looking for a Quality Stores Assistant, for a company that specialises in environmental control and moisture protection solutions and holds ISO 9001 quality approval. The company has a focus on quality assurance within its design and manufacturing processes and is looking for someone with quality and ideally ISO 9001 experience

The main duties are booking in and out parts from suppliers and picking orders from the stores based on a BOM list. The role is Computer based on a system called orderwise which is the main software. Goods are booked in against purchase orders and checking the quantity, documents and some visual inspections. Ideal for someone with experience in stores role.

• Someone with REACH forklift truck experience and license and also a counterbalance would be ideal.
• Must have computer experience as it is heavily based on PC with Orderwise software.
• Dealing with the UK and worldwide.

Skills and requirements:

• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft office; Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service experience
• Experience in Stores/Picking
• Must have Forklift Reach Truck
• Must have Forklift Counterbalance
• Good attention to detail

Working Hours: 37.5 hour per week. 8-5 Monday to Thursday and 8-12:30 on a Friday