Stores Operative

EVera Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EVera Recruitment in Milton Keynes is seeking a Stores Operative to join the supply chain team. You will manage incoming deliveries, stock control and replenishment to production.

The role requires attention to detail, organisation and the ability to work in a busy environment. Trainee level applicants welcome; training will be provided to cover processes like FIFO, 5S and Kanban.

This hands-on role supports production operations and ensures accurate handling of components and materials.

Qualifications

• Ideally some previous experience in a stores, warehouse or goods receiving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle precision or sensitive components.
• Basic IT skills
• Good numerical skills and stock control awareness.
• Understanding of health & safety practices within a manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, reliable approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and accepting deliveries of components and materials
• Booking goods into the system and routing parts to the next stage in the process (e.g. inspection)
• Storing materials in allocated locations while maintaining FIFO, traceability and handling requirements
• Monitoring line-side stock levels and replenishing materials in line with Kanban or 2-bin systems
• Conducting inventory checks and supporting stock accuracy through regular counts
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workspace in line with 5S and company standards

Job description

Working as part of the supply chain team, the Stores Operative will play a key role in managing incoming deliveries, maintaining stock control and supporting production through timely replenishment of materials. The position requires a high level of attention to detail, organisation and a proactive approach within a busy environment.

The Stores Operative will be responsible for:

• Receiving, checking and accepting deliveries of components and materials
• Booking goods into the system and routing parts to the next stage in the process (e.g. inspection)
• Storing materials in allocated locations while maintaining FIFO, traceability and handling requirements
• Monitoring line-side stock levels and replenishing materials in line with Kanban or 2-bin systems
• Conducting inventory checks and supporting stock accuracy through regular counts
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workspace in line with 5S and company standards

The Stores Operative will have:

• Ideally some previous experience in a stores, warehouse or goods receiving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle precision or sensitive components.
• Basic IT skills
• Good numerical skills and stock control awareness.
• Understanding of health & safety practices within a manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, reliable approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

If you enjoy working in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and take pride in accuracy, organisation and supporting production operations, we’d be interested to hear from you.

Company is open to a trainee level applicant!