Stores Operative

Apex Recruitment; Daventry, Banbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Recruitment is seeking a Stores Operative to join a fast-paced automotive logistics team near Daventry/Banbury. You will help with receipt, storage, control and movement of parts to support vehicle production and restoration.

Responsibilities include stock accuracy, picking parts, packaging, and using stock control systems to maintain inventory records in a busy, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or stores experience.
• Experience using warehouse management and stock control systems, such as SAP or Sage.
• Strong numerical literacy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and regular heavy lifting.
• Strong data analysis skills to support effective decision-making.
• Logical and effective approach to problem-solving.
• Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing demands.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming parts and manage the goods-in process efficiently.
• Check and verify incoming goods, identifying discrepancies and communicating these to the purchasing team.
• Accurately locate and store parts within the designated storage facility.
• Pick individual parts and prepare component kits to support operational requirements.
• Operate barcode and stock control systems accurately to maintain inventory records.
• Bag, label and package parts appropriately, ensuring components are protected and clearly identified.
• Prepare parts on trolleys with the appropriate manifests.
• Conduct regular stock audits and investigate shortages.
• Accurately record and report shortages.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Stock control systems (SAP/Sage)

Numerical literacy

Data analysis

Communication skills

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Flexible

Automotive parts experience

Tools

SAP

Sage

Job description

Stores Operative

Rate: £14.00 - £14.92 per hour PAYE / IRO £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Location: Near Daventry / Banbury

Ongoing long-term contract

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stores Operative to join a fast-paced logistics team within the automotive sector. Working within a high-quality, bespoke automotive environment, you will support the effective receipt, storage, control and movement of parts and components.

The Stores Operative will play an important role in maintaining accurate stock levels and ensuring parts are available to support vehicle production and restoration activities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Receive incoming parts and manage the goods-in process efficiently.
• Check and verify incoming goods, identifying discrepancies and communicating these to the purchasing team.
• Accurately locate and store parts within the designated storage facility.
• Pick individual parts and prepare component kits to support operational requirements.
• Operate barcode and stock control systems accurately to maintain inventory records.
• Bag, label and package parts appropriately, ensuring components are protected and clearly identified.
• Prepare parts on trolleys with the appropriate manifests.
• Conduct regular stock audits and investigate or investigate or??
• Accurately record and report shortages.

Requirements Of The Role

• Previous warehouse or stores experience.
• Experience using warehouse management and stock control systems, such as SAP or Sage.
• Strong numerical literacy and attention to detail.
• Automotive parts and accessories experience is advantageous, although experience within other niche manufacturing environments will also be considered.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and regular heavy lifting.
• Strong data analysis skills to support effective decision-making.
• Logical and effective approach to problem-solving.
• Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing demands.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• The successful Stores Operative will be comfortable working within a busy, quality-focused environment.