Stores Person - Forklift Licence Required

Office Angels Limited; Ratho; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days paid annual leave

Pension scheme option

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Office Angels Limited is recruiting a Stores Person to join a friendly, close-knit team in a busy operation. The role focuses on accurate stock control, order processing and delivering reliable support across departments.

You will input orders, check deliveries, and liaise with suppliers to keep inventory at optimal levels. This hands-on position offers valuable experience and scope for a permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or stock control environment.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Strong computer literacy and confidence using systems and data entry tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence in communicating with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inputting orders and maintaining data systems.
• Expediting stock and orders to ensure timely distribution.
• Receiving, checking, and booking in deliveries.
• Building strong relationships by liaising with internal departments.
• Communicating with suppliers via phone and email to manage orders and resolve queries.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and inventory levels.
• Supporting overall stores operations to ensure efficiency and organisation at all times.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication with suppliers

Job description

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence Required

Are you an organised and proactive individual who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? We're currently recruiting for a Stores Person to join a friendly, close-knit, and fast-paced team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a role where you'll play a vital part in supporting daily operations and ensuring stock and orders are managed efficiently from start to finish.

The Role

As a Stores Person, you'll be at the heart of the business, ensuring that stock, orders, and deliveries are handled accurately and efficiently. This is a hands-on and varied role where no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Accurately inputting orders and maintaining data systems
• Expediting stock and orders to ensure timely distribution
• Receiving, checking, and booking in deliveries
• Building strong relationships by liaising with internal departments
• Communicating with suppliers via phone and email to manage orders and resolve queries
• Maintaining accurate stock records and inventory levels
• Supporting overall stores operations to ensure efficiency and organisation at all times

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or stock control environment
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)Strong computer literacy and confidence using systems and data entry tools
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to help wherever needed
• Confidence in communicating with suppliers and internal teams

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role after an initial temporary period
• Join a supportive, team-focused environment where your contribution is valued
• Gain experience in a varied and hands-on role with real responsibility
• Be part of a business that prides itself on quality, service, and efficiency

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
• Access to discount vouchers with many high street brands
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)
• Access to our assistance programme that provides free, confidential and independent advice on a range of issues including grief, stress and legal issues
• Should you wish to pursue a different career path, we have several sister businesses which cover almost every sector and specialism

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and enjoy working independently in a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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