Stores Operative
Outskirts of Maidstone – own transport required
Rotating shift pattern 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm, with flexibility to cover the night shift (10pm – 6am) when needed
40 hours per week – Hourly £12.20 - £13.50 DOE + uplift for later shift + overtime
25 days' holiday + BH
PLEASE NOTE, MY CLIENT CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS PERMANENT POSITION AND THEREFORE WE CAN ONLY CONSIDER CANDIDATES WITH PERMANENT RTW IN THE UK.
We are seeking a Stores Operative for our well established, but growing business based on the outskirts of Maidstone, with on-site parking. This role requires an experienced Stores / Warehousing professional with a Counterbalance licence – please note I cannot consider candidates who do not have this licence already, with the certification.
Working collaboratively as part of a small team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of goods in/out of the Warehouse, with all associated paperwork and accurate recording of information.
Duties include:
- General warehouse duties including picking / packing ready for despatch
- Managing goods in, including accurate recording of delivery notes
- Using IT systems to print labels
- Ensuring accuracy with all associated documentation, spotting anomalies where necessary
- Working collaboratively, both within the Warehouse team but across the business
- Acting as a brand ambassador to all stakeholders
- Tracking purchase orders and working proactively and methodically to ensure a seamless flow of materials and goods in/out
- Generating shipping documents and order pick lists
- Stock management including annual stock checks and stock investigations
- Ensuring a clean and tidy Warehouse and Yard
- Safe and timely use of FLT
- Organisation of waste collection
- Any other duties as required
The successful candidate will have:
- A valid Counterbalance licence, with experience in a workplace setting
- A solid CV demonstrating loyalty and reliability
- A flexible approach to work with a cheerful, positive attitude
- Worked in a similar role successfully previously
- Good communication and organisation skills with the confidence to use own initiative
- A meticulous attention to detail
Why would you want to work here?!
- Modern and up to date facilities
- Competitive salary with additional pay for unsociable hours
- Regular overtime
- Great benefits including generous holiday allowance
- Genuine opportunities to upskill and progress
- Friendly and welcoming team
This company will interview immediately, so click APPLY and upload your CV ASAP!
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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