Senior Stores person

TN United Kingdom; Alton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Stores Person to manage warehouse operations near Alton. This hands-on role involves supervising staff, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring efficient goods handling. Ideal candidates will have experience in logistics and strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a regulated stores or logistics environment.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to maintain digital stock records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day warehouse operations and team performance.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular stock checks.
• Organise and supervise stocktaking activities.

Skills

warehouse

stores

stock control

forklift

counter balance

Education

Counterbalance Forklift License

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Senior Stores Person required near Alton

Key skills required for this role

warehouse, stores, stock control, forklift, counter balance

Important

Stock control experience

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Stores Person to support and coordinate the daily operations of their warehouse. This is a hands-on role, working closely with a small team to ensure the efficient and accurate handling of goods, inventory management, and stock record maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and manage day-to-day warehouse operations and team performance
2. Allocate tasks to warehouse staff and monitor workloads
3. Troubleshoot and resolve process flow issues as they arise
4. Train new and existing team members
5. Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new warehouse employees
6. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement efficiency initiatives
7. Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular stock checks
8. Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow
9. Inspect warehouse vehicles, machinery, and equipment (e.g., forklifts, storage racks)
10. Maintain documentation for vehicles and equipment
11. Oversee scheduled maintenance and handle unplanned repairs of equipment
12. Organise and supervise stocktaking activities

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a regulated stores or logistics environment
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to maintain digital stock records
• Counterbalance Forklift License (preferred)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)

Pay:

Approximately £15.38 per hour (depending on experience)

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