Stores Operative (FTT)

Wabtec; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Stores Operative to support receipt, storage, movement, and despatch of goods within a warehouse. You will handle RF scanning, stock control, and documentation, ensuring health and safety compliance.

The role requires Counterbalance forklift certification, flexibility for overtime, and a proactive, accurate approach. Location is Barton Under Needwood with permanent, full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence is essential.
• Desirable: VNA, Bendi, Reach Truck licences.
• Hold a valid current full Irish driving license.

Responsibilities

• Accurately receive, store, pick, and despatch goods in line with procedures.
• Maintain stock records including quantity, batch, and location using ERP.
• Complete stock transactions using RF devices for real-time accuracy.
• Carry out incoming goods checks and documentation verification.
• Prepare outbound deliveries and associated documentation.
• Safely operate MHE (VNA, Bendi, Reach Truck, Counterbalance).
• Move stock manually or with MHE following safe handling practices.
• Liaise with couriers and internal teams to resolve queries.

Skills

Accuracy

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Manual handling

Overtime flexibility

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Oracle ERP

RF scanning

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Stores Operative to support the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and despatch of goods in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements. The role operates within a warehouse environment and requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safe working practices.

Location: Barton Under Needwood

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00am to 16.30pm and Fridays 8am to 1pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

Within the stores department you will work alongside key individuals such as material planners and buyers, and working remotely with the UK team. You will be responsible for all store operations and administrative tasks associated with this as it pertains to the requirements of the operations. The role requires flexibility to work the occasional Saturday.

What will your typical day look like?

• Accurately receive, store, pick, and despatch goods in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate stock records, including quantity, batch, and location, using Oracle or a similar ERP system.
• Complete stock transactions using RF scanning devices to ensure real‑time data accuracy.
• Carry out incoming goods checks, including visual inspections, quantity counts, and documentation verification.
• Prepare outbound deliveries and produce associated documentation.
• Safely operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including VNA, Bendi, Reach Truck, and Counterbalance Forklift, in line with training, certification, and site rules.
• Move stock manually or using MHE, following manual‑handling and safe‑lifting practices.
• Liaise with couriers, drivers, and internal departments to resolve stock or documentation queries.
• Comply at all times with Health & Safety, quality, and company policies.

What do we want to know about you?

• Previous experience in a stores or warehouse environment.
• A high level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work with minimal supervision.
• A proactive and problem‑solving approach to work.
• Physical capability to undertake manual handling duties in a warehouse setting.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required, in line with business needs and working time regulations.
• Essential: Valid and in‑date Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Desirable: VNA, Bendi, Reach Truck, or additional MHE licences.
  (Training may be considered for suitable candidates.)
• Hold a valid current full Irish driving license.
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (including Maths and English) pass grade or equivalent qualification

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Legal authorization to work in United Kingdom is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Stores Operative plays a key role in ensuring accurate, efficient, and safe handling of all materials and components entering, moving through, or leaving the Stores environment. The role includes RF scanning, physical and system-based stock control, loading/off‑loading vehicles, and safe use of MHE (including VNA, Reach, and Counterbalance trucks). Tasks include receiving goods, inspecting for damage or shortages, handling clean and dirty assets for production, updating Oracle transactions, picking/kitting orders, and ensuring timely dispatch to internal and external customers.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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