Stores & Warehouse Operative

Equals One; Rishton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Holiday + Bank Hols

Health cash plan

Pension Scheme

Free parking

Job summary

CO Home Improvements is looking for a Stores & Warehouse Operative to support daily operations at our Leyland site, with occasional travel to Kendal. You will manage stock flow from receiving to storage, ensuring materials are available for installation teams and prepared for projects.

Typical duties include stock bookings, deliveries, and keeping inventory accurate. A forklift licence or related knowledge is advantageous, with full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores or warehouse role is desirable.
• Organised, reliable and attentive to detail.
• Comfortable with stock control systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident handling stock safely and following health and safety procedures.
• A forklift licence, window and door industry knowledge, or warehousing qualification would be an advantage—but training can be provided.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving deliveries and check for completeness and damage.
• Book stock into the system and maintain inventory records.
• Investigate discrepancies and arrange returns if needed.
• Maintain stock levels to support installation teams.
• Keep stores and warehouse safe, identified and accessible.
• Prepare, pick and load materials for installation teams.
• Carry out occasional deliveries using the company van.

Skills

Stock control

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety procedures

Forklift licence

Driving licence

Logistics

Education

Warehousing qualification

Job description

Stores & Warehouse Operative
CO Home Improvements
Competitive Salary
Leyland
Full time Mon-Fri

25 days Holiday + Bank Hols | Health cash plan | Pension Scheme | Personal development programmes through courses and training | Free parking

About us:

CO Home Improvements are a group of six retail brands operating across the North of England and Cumbria, forming part of the £60 million turnover Conservatory Outlet Group. As established leaders in the design and installation of conservatories, orangeries, windows, doors, and modern living spaces, we’re committed to transforming homes with innovative, high-quality products that combine striking design with everyday functionality. Our approach is rooted in delivering exceptional customer service.

About the Role:

You will support the day-to-day operation of the stores/ warehouse at our Leyland site, with occasional travel to our Kendal site as required. The role is responsible for managing the complete flow of stock and products, from receiving deliveries through to ensuring materials are stored safely, accurately and prepared for our installation teams. Our product range includes windows, doors, bifold doors and conservatory roofing components. You will ensure materials for ongoing projects are readily available, well organised and efficiently managed. The role also involves occasional deliveries of bifold doors and other products using the company van, while supporting the Contracts Manager with all aspects of logistics, stores management and stock control.

• Assist with receiving deliveries, ensuring all products arrive complete, undamaged and in accordance with delivery documentation.
• Book stock into the system accurately and maintain up-to-date inventory records.
• Investigate missing, damaged or delayed deliveries, resolve discrepancies promptly and arrange returns where incorrect items are received.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of materials and products to ensure installation teams can complete work without delay.
• Organise and maintain the stores and warehouse to ensure products are stored safely, clearly identified and easily accessible.
• Prepare, pick and load materials and products for installation teams in line with daily work schedules.
• Carry out deliveries of bifold doors and other products using the company van when required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the requirements of the role.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a stores or warehouse role is desirable
• Organised, reliable and attentive to detail
• Comfortable with stock control systems and Microsoft Office
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident handling stock safely and following health and safety procedures
• A forklift licence, window and door industry knowledge, or warehousing qualification would be an advantage-but training can be provided
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel occasionally