At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate a Counterbalance Forklift and manage stock in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Company: Well-established manufacturing business in Clacton-on-Sea.
- Benefits: Earn £13.00 per hour with long-term career prospects and Monday to Friday hours.
- Other info: Temp to perm opportunity with a proactive and organised work culture.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in logistics and stock control.
- Qualifications: Must have a current Counterbalance Forklift licence and previous warehouse experience.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Clacton-on-Sea who are looking to add a Stores Controller / Counterbalance Forklift Driver to their team. This role will suit someone with previous stores, warehouse or stock control experience who is confident operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck in a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for stock accuracy, goods movements and supporting the day-to-day running of the stores department.
Benefits
- £13.00 per hour
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Long-term career prospects
Responsibilities
- Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck daily
- Loading and unloading deliveries
- Moving stock, raw materials and finished goods around site
- Supplying materials to production areas
- Goods In and Goods Out duties
- Carrying out stock checks and cycle counts
- Maintaining accurate stock records and processing stock movements
- Carrying out quality checks on incoming materials
- Investigating stock discrepancies
- Ensuring stock is correctly stored and labelled
- Working closely with warehouse, production and purchasing teams
- Following all Health & Safety procedures
Qualifications
- Current Counterbalance Forklift licence (essential)
- Knowledge of Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
- Previous forklift experience within a warehouse, stores or manufacturing environment
- Experience within Stores, Stock Control, Goods In, Goods Out or Inventory Control
- Good IT skills and attention to detail
- Experience using stock control, ERP or warehouse management systems would be advantageous
- A proactive and organised approach to work
Stores Controller / Forklift Driver employer: Prime Appointments
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Clacton-on-Sea, where you will find a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee growth. With competitive pay and a temp-to-perm opportunity, this role offers long-term career prospects in a dynamic environment, ensuring that your contributions to stock accuracy and operational efficiency are recognised and rewarded.
