Stores Person

Proactive Global; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a reliable Stores Person to join our team in Milton Keynes. You will handle goods receiving, stock control and basic purchasing duties to keep production supplied with materials, paints and consumables.

The role requires forklift experience, strong attention to detail and good IT skills to manage stock systems. You’ll work Monday to Friday with steady hours and a proactive, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse or stock control.
• Purchasing experience is advantageous.
• Forklift licence is essential.
• IT skills with stock/inventory systems.
• Ability to create and process purchase orders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Physically capable of standing and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards & Receiving: unload deliveries and verify against orders.
• Stock Control: update inventory system and perform stock checks.
• Inventory Management: maintain accurate stock levels and control materials.
• Material Distribution: issue materials to production departments as required.
• Purchasing Support: raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers.
• Health, Safety & Housekeeping: keep stores area clean and organized.
• General Stores Duties: support day‑to‑day stores operations.

Skills

Stores/warehouse experience

Purchasing exposure

Forklift licence

IT skills

Purchase orders

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Stores Person / Stores & Purchasing Assistant Required Milton Keynes Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 3:30pm | Friday, 7:00am - 2:30pm Working Week: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, organised and hands‑on Stores Person to join our team. The ideal candidate will have previous stores or warehouse experience, some exposure to purchasing and a valid forklift licence.

This is a varied role combining goods receiving, stock control, material distribution and basic purchasing duties. You will play an important part in ensuring that our Production Department has the materials, paints and consumables required to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards & Receiving: Unload delivery vehicles, check incoming goods for damage or discrepancies and verify deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Stock Control: Accurately book stock onto the inventory system and carry out regular stock counts.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate stock levels and control of all materials, components and consumables.
• Material Distribution: Issue materials, paints and consumables to the relevant Production Departments as required.
• Purchasing Support: Assist with basic purchasing activities, including raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Health, Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe, tidy and well‑organised stores area, ensuring all materials are stored correctly.
• General Stores Duties: Support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the stores function.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working in a stores, warehouse or stock control environment.
• Some purchasing or buying experience would be advantageous.
• A valid forklift truck licence is essential.
• Good IT skills, including basic computer literacy and experience using stock/inventory systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to create and process purchase orders.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when checking quantities, stock codes and serial numbers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with suppliers, delivery drivers and internal departments.
• Physically fit, with the ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move heavy items safely.
• A proactive, reliable and organised approach to work.

Working Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 2:30pm

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping things organised, understands the importance of accurate stock control and can work effectively as part of a busy Production team. You should be comfortable taking ownership of the stores function while also being happy to support the wider team when required.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.