Stores Assistant

HAYLEY DEXIS; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover (x2 salary)

Healthcare schemes

Company pension

Wellness programmes

Uniform and PPE provided

Training and Hayley Academy

Job summary

Hayley Dexis is seeking a Stores Assistant at our Kent branch to keep warehouse operations running smoothly and support engineering customers across the region.

The role involves handling goods in/out, delivering to customers, and replenishing vending machines, with opportunities to progress through our Hayley Academy and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse or goods in/out operations.
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in engineering, industrial or trade environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and store stock accurately.
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders.
• Maintain stock levels and support stock takes.
• Keep warehouse clean, safe and organised.
• Deliver products to local customers on occasion.
• Visit customer sites to replenish vending machines.
• Build relationships and provide excellent service.
• Support branch team with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Stores experience

Stock control

Customer service

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Gillingham, Kent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Job Type: Permanent

Competitive Salary & Benefits

At Hayley Dexis we’ve built-up our reputation over the course of the last five decades with stock, service and people at the core of everything we do. As we enter an exciting period of growth our 1,400 people doing things the “Hayley Way” play a vital role in our ongoing success.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, our people truly make the difference bringing energy, expertise, and passion that help us deliver outstanding service to our customers every single day.

Stores Assistant

We’re looking for a Stores Assistant to join our Kent branch. As part of a leading supplier of engineering components, industrial consumables and maintenance products, you’ll play a key role in keeping our warehouse operations running smoothly while supporting our engineering customers across the region.

About the Stores Assistant role:

This is a varied and fast‑paced role. One day you’ll be managing goods in and goods out, the next you’ll be delivering products to customers or visiting engineering and industrial sites to replenish our vending machines and ensure customers have the products they need to keep their operations moving.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving, checking and putting away stock
• Picking, packing and dispatching customer orders
• Maintaining accurate stock levels and supporting stock takes
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe
• Making occasional deliveries to local engineering and industrial customers
• Visiting customer sites to replenish and manage our vending machines
• Building strong relationships with customers and delivering excellent service
• Supporting the wider branch team with day-to-day operations

What we’re looking for in our Stores Assistant:

• A positive, hands‑on attitude and willingness to get involved
• Previous stores, warehouse or goods in/out experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience within an engineering, industrial or trade environment would be advantageous

What you’ll get in return:

• From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays)
• Life assurance cover (x2 salary)
• Invitation to healthcare schemes
• Company pension scheme
• Wellness programmes
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Training and development provided through our own Hayley Academy

What to expect from our recruitment process:

• Initial screening
• Microsoft Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Advisor
• Face to face interview either in person or Microsoft Teams
• Decision outcome

We’ll close this role on 18th October, but may do so earlier if we receive strong interest so don’t miss out.