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.
Logistics Operative / Stores Person / Storeman in Altrincham employer: 4Square Recruitment Ltd Careers
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