Stores & Purchasing Assistant — Forklift Licensed

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

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.