At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage stock, ensure materials are available, and support production efficiency.
- Company: A growing manufacturing business with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, training opportunities, and early finishes on Fridays.
- Other info: Stable role with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and play a vital role in production success.
- Qualifications: Experience in stores or warehouse roles, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business, is looking to recruit a reliable and organised Storesperson to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous stores, warehouse or manufacturing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate stock control. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production has the materials it needs to operate efficiently while supporting the wider supply chain function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, inspect and accurately book in incoming goods against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Maintain accurate stock records using the company's stock management system.
- Carry out regular stock checks and investigate any discrepancies.
- Monitor stock levels and highlight replenishment requirements.
- Store materials safely and efficiently, ensuring all locations are clearly marked and labelled.
- Operate FIFO/FEFO stock rotation procedures to minimise waste.
- Issue materials, components and tools to production in line with approved requests.
- Accurately cut bar stock, return surplus materials to stock and maintain detailed transaction records.
- Record scrap, stock adjustments and material movements.
- Prepare materials for despatch and support logistics activities where required.
- Produce inventory reports and maintain accurate documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
- Liaise with Production, Procurement, Quality and Accounts to ensure material availability and resolve any stock issues.
- Support with contractor and supplier coordination when required.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the stores area.
- Follow all health and safety procedures relating to material handling and storage.
- Control and document recycling and waste disposal activities.
- Ensure IT equipment is updated and maintained as required.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience in a Storesperson, Storekeeper, Warehouse or Goods In role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong stock control and inventory management experience.
- Excellent attention to detail with accurate record-keeping skills.
- Comfortable using computerised stock management systems and Microsoft Office.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
- A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work independently using initiative.
- Forklift licence or experience operating material handling equipment would be advantageous, although not essential.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary.
- Permanent, full-time opportunity.
- Stable role within a successful manufacturing business.
- Supportive team environment.
- Monday to Friday working hours with an early finish on Fridays.
- Training and development opportunities.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 12:00pm & 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm & 12:30pm - 3:50pm
Breaks:
- Morning break: 10:00am - 10:10am (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon break: 3:00pm - 3:10pm (Monday to Thursday)
If you have experience within stores, warehousing or inventory control and are looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
Storesperson employer: SI Recruitment
Join a well-established and growing manufacturing business that values reliability and organisation in its team members. As a Storesperson, you will benefit from a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for training and development, all while enjoying a stable role with Monday to Friday hours and an early finish on Fridays. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where your skills in stock control and inventory management will be recognised and rewarded.
