Stores Operative

Our client is seeking to recruit a Stores/Warehouse person for an initial 6-month contract to support their site near Southampton. This role focuses on maintaining efficient material movements and stock control to support daily operations in a busy engineering warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Material Movements:

• Use handheld scanners to correctly transact all materials from Main Stores to Lineside Locations.
• Adhere to internal SLA for all parts delivered.
• Follow established processes and procedures.
• Maintain Kanban management for all internal stocked locations.
• Ensure adherence to shelf-life management.

Stock Control:

• Perform ad-hoc stock checks of the main stores.
• Assist in booking materials received from internal and external suppliers.
• Distribute stock to ensure correct levels across Lineside locations, Picking Station, and Overflow storage locations.

General Duties:

• Deliver continuous improvements to enhance performance, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Support the wider Logistics team.
• Assist internal customers with deliveries of materials.
• Load and unload lorries using a forklift.
• Promote a proactive safety environment with emphasis on good housekeeping techniques.

Required Experience:

Essential:

• Experience working with an ERP system/handheld picking systems.
• IT literate, proficient in Microsoft Office applications and email.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Qualified forklift truck driver.

Preferable:

• Experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications:

• Valid Forklift License.
• Full Clean Driver's License.

Personal Profile:

• Experienced in cross-cultural communication.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player with irreproachable interpersonal skills.
• Present a professional image.
• Flexible, capable of seeing different ways of achieving desired results.

Working Hours:

• 37.5 hours per week.
• 7am - 3pm (Monday to Friday).

Pay:

• £12.20 per hour, rising to £12.50 per hour after 3 months.

Contract Details:

• Initial 6-month contract with the likelihood of extension based on performance and business needs.

Application Process:

If you have experience in warehouse operations, particularly with ERP systems and handheld scanners, and hold a valid forklift license, we encourage you to apply. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and potentially secure a longer-term position.