Logistics Operative

Reference number: 52204 Job title: Logistics Operative Salary: £28,000 pa Location: Altrincham Duration: Permanent Start date: ASAP GPW Recruitment are working with an established, specialist manufacturer in Altrincham to recruit a Logistics Operative in their stores on a permanent basis. This is a standalone role reporting directly to the Operations Manager You won't just be an employee number here. It’s a supportive working environment where loyalty is rewarded. Employees typically stay for the long haul because management genuinely looks after their people, offering an excellent work-life balance. Key Responsibilities as the Logistics Operative: * Ensuring compliance with the company’s Health & Safety requirements and making sure the warehouse is a safe environment for all employees and visitors * Use of lifting equipment, including overhead crane and forklift truck in line with training and relevant regulations, with strict awareness of other personnel within the immediate area. * Pack small orders and prepare associated shipping documents, ensuring that all machine-related documentation is correct and complete. * Book completed machines into stock in Sage 200, and manage stock movements including issuing, un-issuing, and booking any returned parts back into stock. * Record and address Category 1 shortages (stock items), chasing or placing orders with suppliers as needed. * Handle quality rejections from the shop floor: communicate with suppliers, arrange returns, and expedite replacements. Update COPQ database as and when needed. * Place purchase orders from MRP as required. * Ensure orders are picked in line with the production schedule and expedite Category 2 shortages together with the operations team. * Maintain accurate stock control, including cycle counting and warehouse organisation. * Order and manage consumable stock for the shop floor. * Receive incoming goods, check for damage, verify against delivery notes, and book into the system. Issue parts to machines if required. * Attend 2 daily meetings with operations to coordinate stores requirements and action production needs. * Participate in warehouse safety checks and report hazards. * Handle occasional deliveries and collections using the company vehicle. * Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and implementing process improvements. To be done using 5S principles. * Support and manage stock takes, and cycling counting (to be reviewed). * Maintain picked machine orders in line with the production schedule. * Maintain and update picking lists for shortages on machines that are in build. Qualifications and Experience required : • Experience in stores or logistics roles is highly desirable. • Sage 200 experience preferable (training provided if needed). • Forklift truck licence needed (training can be provided if required). • Driving licence essential. • Strong stock control and inventory management experience. • Computer skills including email and Excel • Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to prioritise duties in a fast-moving environment • Well organised, enthusiastic, flexible and have a can-do attitude. On offer as the Logistics Operative * Salary £28,000 pa * Standard 3% Pension Scheme: * DIS (Death in Service) * PHI (Permanent Health Insurance) schemes in operation * Cash Benefit Scheme Hours of Work are : Monday to Thursday: 07:40 - 16:00 (20min lunch) Friday: 07:40 - 13:40 (no lunch) To apply for the Logistics Operative please click apply now