Logistics Operative / Stores Person / Storeman

Salary: £28,000 a year - £30,000 a year

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:40am–4:00pm, and Friday, 7:40am–1:40pm

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations Manager

We’re looking for an organised and hands-on Logistics Operative to support our warehouse and production teams. You’ll help keep stock accurate, ensure parts reach the production floor when needed, and maintain a safe, well-organised warehouse.

The role

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Receiving deliveries, checking goods against delivery notes, reporting any damage and booking items into the system.
• Managing stock movements in Sage 200, including booking completed machines into stock and issuing, un-issuing and returning parts.
• Picking and preparing machine orders in line with the production schedule, keeping picking lists updated and following up on shortages.
• Recording and resolving stock shortages, placing or chasing supplier orders where needed.
• Handling quality rejections, arranging returns and replacements with suppliers, and updating the COPQ database.
• Placing purchase orders from MRP and ordering consumables for the shop floor.
• Packing smaller orders and preparing accurate shipping documents.
• Maintaining stock control through cycle counts, stock takes and good warehouse organisation.
• Using a forklift truck and overhead crane safely, in line with your training and relevant regulations.
• Attending daily operations meetings at 8:00am and 10:00am to coordinate stores requirements and production needs.
• Taking part in warehouse safety checks and reporting hazards.
• Occasionally making deliveries and collections in the company vehicle.
• Supporting continuous improvement and keeping the warehouse clean and organised using 5S principles.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a stores, warehouse or logistics role.
• Good stock control and inventory management skills.
• A full driving licence.
• Forklift truck licence or willingness to undertake training.
• Confidence using email, Excel and computer-based stock systems. Sage 200 experience is useful, but training can be provided.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work with minimal supervision in a busy environment.
• A flexible, self-motivated and practical approach.

Benefits

• Company pension contribution of 3%.
• Death in Service cover.
• Permanent Health Insurance scheme.
• Cash Benefit Scheme.
• Statutory sick pay.

Working hours

Monday to Thursday: 7:40am–4:00pm, with a 20-minute lunch break.

Friday: 7:40am–1:40pm, with no lunch break.