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Stores Assistant

Vacgen Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Lower Dicker, East Sussex BN27, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Stores Assistant position is located in Hailsham, BN27 4EL, offering a competitive salary depending on experience.
  • This full-time, permanent role requires candidates to have experience in a Stores, Material Handling, or Import/Export role.
  • Key responsibilities include managing stock replenishment, coordinating international shipments, and ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
  • The ideal candidate should possess computer literacy and knowledge of ERP systems, with a focus on safety and efficiency in handling materials.
  • Benefits include private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and a modern working environment.

Stores Assistant

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours – An element of flexibility as to when hours are worked
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!

Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!

For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe.

From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.

We are now recruiting for a Stores Assistant to provide immediate and proactive support to all cells and production areas, ensuring material replenishment direct to the Point of Use (POU) while also managing import and export processes efficiently.

You will pick and kit WOs as required, ensuring goods are booked in, processed, and dispatched on time, while also overseeing the handling of international shipments, customs documentation, and freight coordination.

Key Responsibilities of our Stores Assistant:

  • Replenish stock at point-of-use (POU) locations, transferring materials from PPM and responding to line signals.
  • Perform decanting, transport materials, and manage internal Kanban replenishment.
  • Pick, kit, and deliver work orders accurately and on time.
  • Coordinate the receipt and dispatch of international shipments, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and customs requirements.
  • Prepare and process shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations.
  • Monitor and maintain stock levels in POU bins and PPMs, ensuring correct quantities and FIFO principles.
  • Conduct perpetual cycle counting, maintain stock accuracy above 98%, and ensure all stock transactions are recorded in the inventory system (AX).
  • Receive, unload, store, move, and dispatch materials, coordinating packing and loading as needed.
  • Liaise with freight forwarders and couriers to ensure efficient international shipping and delivery timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with import/export controls, including commodity codes, duty rates, and Incoterms.
  • Assist with resolving customs clearance issues and liaise with internal teams to support seamless global logistics operations.
  • Ensure safe handling of materials, participate in 5S initiatives, and support continuous improvement.
  • File relevant documentation and carry out other duties as requested by the Material Control Lead or Managers.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Experience working in a Stores, Material Handling, or Import/Export role.
  • A generally high level of fitness.
  • Computer literacy, with basic skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Experience using an ERP system for inventory and logistics management.
  • Knowledge of customs procedures, import/export documentation, and international shipping requirements.
  • Understanding of the need for safe manual handling principles.

Desirable Skills:

  • GCSE / O Level equivalent in English and Maths.
  • Ability to understand and develop efficient systems and working practices.
  • Ability to operate cutting equipment.
  • Forklift driver’s license is desirable.
  • A working knowledge of Lean principles, such as 5S, would be a distinct advantage.
  • Experience in working with kanbans, DLF, and VOMI.
  • Experience working in a pressured team environment.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

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