Stores Operative

British Sugar Plc; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar manufacturer is looking for a Stores Operative in Newark on Trent to manage inventory and store operations. The successful candidate will issue materials, raise purchase orders, and ensure stock management while maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should be highly organized and possess good IT skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a complex industrial environment safely.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Issue materials from stores to site personnel.
• Raise purchase orders using JDE software and web-based systems.
• Carry out inventory stock checks and manage stock items.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations and expedite orders.
• Maintain a safe environment and manage housekeeping.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Good IT skills

Ability to prioritize

Numeracy

Tools

JDE software

CMMS system

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stores Operative to join British Sugar at Bury St Edmunds, reporting to the Stores Manager. This role is accountable for contributing to the efficient running of the stores, where a small team manages stocks of engineering parts, consumables, process chemicals and bulk goods.

• Issuing of materials from stores to site personnel
• Raising purchase orders using JDE software
• Raising purchase orders using web-based systems
• Using the factory CMMS system to record goods received
• Carrying out inventory stock checks, booking‑out and managing stock items and consignment stock
• Carrying out stock checks of factory chemicals and bulk goods, and assisting with planning, ordering and supervision of deliveries
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations, and to progress and expedite orders
• Resolving invoice queries
• Receipt of goods delivered to stores including offloading using counter‑balance forklift
• Despatch of goods from stores
• Labelling items and replenishing stock locations
• Deputising for Stores Manager when required
• Taking responsibility for housekeeping and maintaining a safe environment
• Highly organised and the ability to prioritise effectively with excellent attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to become trained to achieve Counterbalance Forklift license
• Ability to follow company financial and procurement processes with a high level of integrity
• Ability to take responsibility for own workload and work together with the wider stores team
• Ability to work safely at all times and be constantly aware of the hazards in a complex industrial environment
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders on site
• Ability to analyse and problem solve
• Good IT skills with a good level of literacy and numeracy
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not essential
• We are committed to creating an environment where all our people are treated with respect and given the opportunities to succeed. We want British Sugar to be a great, inclusive place to work for everyone.