Stores Operative

Prime Appointments Ltd; Tetford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting for a Stores Operative to join a busy manufacturing site. The role involves supporting logistics and stores operations, ensuring materials move efficiently across the site.

You will work rotating shifts (06:00-18:00 or 06:00-14:30 / 09:30-18:00) with shorter hours on Fridays. Experience in a warehouse/logistics role and basic IT skills are required, with FLT/Side Loader licences advantageous and a full UK driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a warehouse or logistics role.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and MRP systems.
• FLT or Side Loader licence advantageous (or willingness to train).
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Carry out logistics and stores duties within a manufacturing environment
• Support stock movements using barcode scanners and MRP systems
• Assist with goods handling, storage, and material movements across site
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety within the work area
• Support on-time delivery and operational productivity targets
• Work within manual handling guidelines and Health & Safety procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement across logistics and stores operations
• Operate FLT/Side Loader equipment where qualified

Skills

Warehouse experience

Logistics experience

Word

Excel

MRP systems

FLT licence

Side Loader licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

MRP systems

Word

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Production or Warehouse Operative looking for a hands‑on role within a busy manufacturing environment?

We are currently recruiting for a Stores Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Thetford. This role will involve supporting logistics and stores operations within a fast‑paced production environment, helping to ensure materials and products efficiently across site.

The role will require you to work a rotating shift between the hours of 06:00-18:00. Early shift is between 06:00-14:30 & the late shift is 09:30-18:00. Shorter hours on Fridays.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, working both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out logistics and stores duties within a manufacturing environment
• Support stock movements using barcode scanners and MRP systems
• Assist with goods handling, storage, and material movements across site
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety within the work area
• Support on‑time delivery and operational productivity targets
• Work within manual handling guidelines and Health & Safety procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement across logistics and stores operations
• Operate FLT/Side Loader equipment where qualified

About You

• Previous experience within a warehouse or logistics role
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and MRP systems
• FLT or Side Loader licence advantageous (or willingness to train)
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred
• Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop