Stores Operative

Global Recruitment Services Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Recruitment Services Ltd is looking for a Stores Operative for a client in the Burton on Trent area on a temp-to-perm basis. The role involves goods inwards, unloading, packing, and stock control within a manufacturing environment.

This position requires computer literacy and familiarity with a stock control system; forklift training can be provided if needed. Monday to Friday day shift with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores role within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Ability to operate a forklift; training can be provided if not already qualified.
• Proficient computer skills and use of stock control systems.

Responsibilities

• Goods inwards and unloading using forklift as required.
• Report rejects/shortages and assist with packing and goods outwards.
• Load goods with forklift, manage stock control in ERP system.
• Pick stock, kit jobs, and re-order consumables/PPE.
• Maintain clean stores and liaise with purchasing and production staff.

Skills

Stock control

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Tools

ERP system

Stock control software

Job description

We are currently looking for a Stores Operative for one of our clients in the Burton on Trent area on a temp to perm basis

Based in their purpose built premises, the client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products the work is both interesting and varied

Working alongside the client's own staff the role will include working in the Stores and carrying out a range of stores related duties. The main task will include:-

• Goods inwards
• Unloading goods using forklift (training can be provided)
• Reporting rejects/shortages
• Packing & goods outwards
• Loading goods using forklift
• Stock control (using computer ERP system - training will be provided)
• Picking stock - from jobs awaiting allocation report
• Kitting jobs out
• Re-order (on an IPR) consumables/PPE
• Housekeeping in the stores
• Liaising with purchasing & production staff

The work will be on a day shift basis, Monday to Friday with overtime available.

Applicants must have a proven track record of working in a similar stores type role, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering stores environment. A Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence is desirable but not essential and candidates must be computer literate and have used a computerised stock control system

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly well-established company with excellent future prospects for the right candidates.