Stock Operative (full-time) Exchange Square

Selfridges & Co; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Selfridges & Co in Manchester is seeking a Stock Operative to ensure stock is accounted for in the loading bay and store, manage deliveries, and keep paperwork up-to-date while following safety and security practices.

You will collaborate with multiple teams to move stock efficiently, maintain a clean loading dock, and help keep back-of-house areas organised, with a focus on problem solving and high housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Stock Operative with ability to prioritise deliveries and paperwork.
• Capable of working with multiple teams to move stock efficiently.
• Committed to safety, security and high housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise deliveries to ensure on-time processing.
• Collaborate with teams to move stock to correct departments.
• Maintain records of stock movements and keep loading dock clear.
• Ensure stock is counted and actions taken to prevent loss.

Skills

Well organised

Great communicator

Collaborative

Adaptable

Problem solving

Stock handling

Job description

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Stock Operative (full-time) Exchange Square

Job Reference selfridges/TP/46/7159

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

Job Category:

Retail

Region / Division:

Manchester - Exchange Square

Job Introduction

A Bit About The Role

As a Stock Operative, you will ensure that stock is accounted for in the loading bay and store, allowing the sales team to provide an efficient service to our customers. You will manage the intake and distribution of deliveries and keep paperwork up-to-date, using your initiative to sort out any problems. Working effectively with colleagues to ensure deliveries are received within the correct time frame and unloaded and processed efficiently. This can often be a busy role, where the ability to problem solve and maintain high standards of housekeeping is important, and we’ll expect you to follow safety and security practices at all times.

As a Stock Operative you will:

• Support with organising and prioritising deliveriesto ensure these are received and processed on time and delivered to the correct departments in store
• Collaborate with B&M on RTW/RTVs. Supporting the sales team in collecting stock and preparing items to be dispatched, ensuring all items are processed and accounted for
• Keep all records up to date to ensure any stock movements are accounted for
• Maintain a clear loading dock, ensuring all back of house areas and fire exits are kept clear
• Manage the movement of stock between various locations
• Regularly communicate with stakeholdersto ensure all functions are aware of incoming deliveries and any issues such as delays or deliveries that were not received
• Distribute deliveries to the correct designated areas

A Bit About You

• Well organised. You are able to prioritise your workload and understand the importance your role plays in our service proposition, dealing with multiple requests at any given time whilst ensuring all stock is accounted for
• A great communicator. You will work keep your stakeholders informed on workflow and timescales, pre-empting any issues and suggesting solutions
• Collaborative. You will work closely with multiple teams to ensure the safe guarding of stock, prevent loss and ensure product is accounted for at all times and in a sellable condition while being processed through the store
• Adaptable. Ability to work both independently as well as collaborate. You understand the need to shift working priorities due to competing deadlines and changing priorities
• A solutions focused individual with the ability to review ways of working and suggest improvements
• Able to lift and move stock safely and securely
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague