Supply Chain Job - Stores and Dispatch Operative

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative laboratory equipment manufacturer in Orpington is seeking a Stores and Dispatch Operative for a temporary assignment. The role involves receiving, picking, and dispatching goods while maintaining stock accuracy. Ideal candidates should possess warehouse skills, a forklift truck license, and good time management. This position offers an hourly wage of up to £15 and is on-site only.

Qualifications

• Good communicator.
• Understanding of ERP systems and a knowledge of computerised stores environment.
• Good time management.
• Attention to detail.
• Forklift truck license (desired but not essential).
• Good numerical accuracy.
• Able to carry out light lifting duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive items through goods inwards, checking for quality and book them onto the computer system.
• Pick orders for production, in a timely manner.
• Book in works orders from production into their correct locations.
• Serve assembly and workshop staff over the stores counter.
• Audit the system and correct any discrepancies.
• Ensure stock holding is accurate.
• Reject substandard goods and arrange for return to supplier.
• Assist with loading and unloading lorries using the forklift (if licensed).
• Pack and dispatch goods to customers and subcontractors.
• Book couriers as required.
• Complete dispatch documentation in line with export requirements.

Skills

Warehouse

Forklift truck

Understanding of ERP systems

Time management

Numeracy

Job description

Job Title: Stores and Dispatch Operative

The Skills You'll Need: Warehouse, Forklift truck, understanding of ERP systems, Time management, numeracy

Your New Salary: up to £15 p/ hour

Location: Orpington, 100% on-site

Status: Temporary 3-month assignment (with possible extension)

Start: ASAP

Working hours: 8am - 4.30 Mon-Thurs, 8am - 1pm Friday
37h per week

Who You'll be Working For:

Innovative laboratory equipment manufacturer. The company is a market leading global company producing in house scientific products and accessories. Being private equity backed, we are on a fast growth plan. To support this plan, we have placed people development and growth at the heart of our business. To demonstrate this, we are now in a modern purpose-built site in Orpington, Kent which was built with manufacturing, service, and employees as its core values. In addition to our head office, we also have sales staff in China, Singapore, and offices in America.

Responsibilities

• Receive items through goods inwards, checking for quality and book them onto the computer system
• Pick orders for production, in a timely manner
• Book in works orders from production into their correct locations
• Serve assembly and workshop staff over the stores counter
• Audit the system and correct any discrepancies
• Ensure stock holding is accurate
• Reject substandard goods and arrange for it to be sent back to the supplier.
• Not essential but ideally be able to assist with loading and unload lorries using the forklift (fork lift licence required)
• Keep all relevant teams updated regularly.
• Pack and dispatch goods to customers and subcontractors
• Book couriers as required
• Complete dispatch documentation in line with export requirements

Skills and Qualities to Succeed

• Good communicator
• Understanding of ERP systems and a knowledge of computerised stores environment
• Good time management
• Attention to detail
• Forklift truck license (desired not essential)
• Good numerical accuracy
• Able to carry out light lifting duties

EEO Statement

PeopleFirst is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether they have a disability.

We are also compliant with equal opportunity standards and regulatory requirements.