Stores Operative

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wigan is seeking a Stores Operative for a shift-based role. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of £16.41, with full-time hours across rotating shifts. The ideal candidate will have a valid forklift license, experience in warehouse management, and strong English proficiency. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, health and pension schemes, and a commitment to training and development. Applicants must demonstrate safety awareness and effective communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Profit Related Bonus Scheme

Health and Pension Schemes after probation

Qualifications

• Proficient in English with GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including Mathematics and English.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator Licence.
• At least one year’s recent warehouse or similar experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner adhering to company Health and Safety policies.
• Receive, check and process goods into inventory systems.
• Support colleagues and production teams effectively.

Skills

Proficient in English with GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including Mathematics and English

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator Licence

Experience in warehouse and inventory management

Competent with barcode scanning

Computer literacy in Windows-based IT packages

Full Driving Licence

Recent warehouse experience

Job description

Stores Operative (Shift Basis)

Salary: £16.41 per hour

Benefits: 25 days holiday per year of which some must be saved for Christmas shutdown, plus statutory Bank Holidays, Profit Related Bonus Scheme (based on both personal and company performance), and optional Health and Pension Schemes after successful completion of the probationary period.

Hours: Full time; Shift Pattern 6am – 2pm and 11am – 8pm; Monday – Friday rotating weeks

Location: Wigan, WN5

About Our Client

Our client is a dedicated manufacturer and distributor of insulated glass consumables to the glazing industry. Through continuous investment and expansion, they have established themselves as a key player in their sector. They are built on strong core values – being Driven for Success, Friendly and making the workplace enjoyable, Respectful to everyone, teamwork-focused, and Inspiring Trust and Integrity. They pride themselves on being one big team of helpful, polite and flexible professionals committed to training and developing all colleagues.

Key Skills

• Proficient in English with GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including Mathematics and English.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator Licence (willing to undertake conversion to 4-Way Reach FLT).
• Confident in all aspects of general warehouse and inventory management duties.
• Experience in receiving, checking and processing goods into inventory systems.
• Competent with barcode scanning and warehouse management systems.
• Computer literacy and ability to work on Windows-based IT packages including Word and Excel.
• Full Driving Licence required.
• At least one year's recent warehouse or similar experience advantageous.

Required Attributes

• Able to work in a safe manner at all times, adhering to company Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Flexible and able to adapt to rotational hours and multitasking duties.
• Proactive, responsible, conscientious and dependable with excellent timekeeping.
• Effective communication skills with a friendly approach and respectful attitude to all.
• Good team working skills with willingness to support colleagues and production teams.
• Enthusiastic, honest and able to demonstrate integrity in all tasks.
• Good level of fitness is desirable due to the physical nature of the role (lifting items up to 30kg and extended standing periods).
• Can-do attitude with willingness to undertake additional training and embrace continual change.

Certified as Investors in People, it is our client's Policy to train and develop all colleagues.

having the relevant experience should apply. Please note that due to expected high response, only successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of application.

Please note that for GDPR compliance, any unsuccessful applicant's recruitment/selection details will be kept for six months then deleted securely.