Stores Operative

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; South Zeal; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Group Limited in Poole is seeking a Materials Handler to join a well-established manufacturing business. You will support the smooth flow of materials into production, receipting, stock control and despatch of finished goods.

The role requires experience in stock control or materials handling, good computer skills, and a full UK driving licence. You will work closely with Production and Purchasing teams to ensure materials are available when needed and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, stores, materials handling or manufacturing.
• Stock control, goods-in or materials handling experience.
• Good computer skills and accurate record keeping.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Booking in and receipting incoming materials and checking deliveries for accuracy.
• Carrying out regular stock checks and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Preparing and kitting materials for production requirements.
• Packing, preparing and arranging finished goods for customer despatch.
• Organising courier collections and ensuring paperwork is completed.
• Delivering completed products to customers and collecting materials when required.

Skills

Stock control

Materials handling

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Stores Operative looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a Materials Handler to join a well-established manufacturing business in Poole. This is a varied role within the Materials & Stores team, supporting the smooth flow of materials into production and ensuring goods are accurately received, managed and dispatched.

The Role

As a Materials Handler, you will be responsible for a range of day-to-day stores and materials duties, including:

• Booking in and receipting incoming materials and checking deliveries for accuracy.
• Carrying out regular stock checks and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Preparing and kitting materials ready for production requirements.
• Packing, preparing and arranging finished goods for customer despatch.
• Organising courier collections and ensuring the correct paperwork is completed.
• Delivering completed products to customers and collecting materials when required.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe Materials & Stores area.
• Working closely with Production and Purchasing teams to ensure materials are available when required.
• Following company quality, environmental and health & safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a warehouse, stores, materials handling or manufacturing environment.

You'll need:

• Previous experience with stock control, goods-in or materials handling.
• Good computer skills and accurate record keeping.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Experience working with electronic components or manufacturing materials would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Varied Stores & Materials role
• Opportunity to work closely with Production and Supply Chain teams