Stores operative - united kingdom, leeds, west yorkshire

stores operative

salary: £24,000 basic per annum

location: head office, leeds

job type: full time 40hrs, permanent, monday to friday

established in 2000 as a small family business, we are an auto-engineering company specializing in commercial vehicle safety systems has gone from strength to strength. operating nationwide dealing with some of the largest fleets in the country, whilst providing optimum solutions and a seamless service tailored to meet the exact requirements of our clients.

due to our continued progressive growth, diversification and planned further expansion, we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a stores operative to further enhance and support operations and logistics at our head office in leeds.

we are recognised as the preferred supplier for the uk’s biggest manufacturer of vehicle safety systems and more recently we have expanded into the welfare van conversion market.

we are looking to recruit a motivated, energetic, and ambitious individual to join our stores team. you may already be in a similar role or be looking for an opportunity to change roles, if so, we are interested in hearing from you, and in return we will give you the chance to develop and progress your future career with us.

the ideal stores operative candidate will be organised and efficient with a keen eye for detail. tasks will include, but not limited to placing orders, picking, packing and helping dispatch ‘kit’ to our engineers and site locations, general stores duties including stock takes and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. the role can, at times be physically demanding so a general level of fitness will be required. a driving licence would be desirable but not essential. we provide full in-house training in our systems and procedures.

you will be an integral part of the stores team contributing to the efficient running of the business, by facilitating the logistics function to manage the fulfillment of ordering and dispatching ‘kit’ to engineers to meet customer requirements. working to a high standard both on your own initiative and as part of a team, you will have a flexible ‘can do’ attitude and hands on approach, with the willingness to learn. excellent communication and interpersonal skills, dealing with a variety of tasks in a polite and professional manner, with an awareness of health and safety and manual handling within a stores environment.

your duties may include but not limited to the following:

placing a variety of orders with approved suppliers
receiving goods
using a picking list to identify products from internal stores/stock
pick, check and pack items ready for dispatch
dispatch of ‘kit’ to engineers at workshop and third party locations
producing the necessary paperwork for each individual package
securely packaging items to arrive in excellent condition
maintain accurate records using bespoke internal software system
identify and record any errors and discrepancies
stock checks and inventory counts
general stores duties including helping to maintain a clean and safe working environment
compliance with company policies and procedures



in return we offer the following:

private health care
company pension scheme in line with government standards
full uniform, including safety boots
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
full in-house training
parking

if you would like to be part of a well respected, successful team, working to the highest standard, then look no further, contact us for more information.

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