Logistics Operative / Stores Person / Storeman
22 days ago
Altrincham
Logistics Operative / Stores Person / Storeman \n Salary: £28,000 a year - £30,000 a year \n Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:40am–4:00pm, and Friday, 7:40am–1:40pm \n Department: Operations \n Reports to: Operations Manager \n We’re looking for an organised and hands-on Logistics Operative to support our warehouse and production teams. You’ll help keep stock accurate, ensure parts reach the production floor when needed, and maintain a safe, well-organised warehouse. \n The role \n Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: \n\n • Receiving deliveries, checking goods against delivery notes, reporting any damage and booking items into the system.\n, • Managing stock movements in Sage 200, including booking completed machines into stock and issuing, un-issuing and returning parts.\n, • Picking and preparing machine orders in line with the production schedule, keeping picking lists updated and following up on shortages.\n, • Recording and resolving stock shortages, placing or chasing supplier orders where needed.\n, • Handling quality rejections, arranging returns and replacements with suppliers, and updating the COPQ database.\n, • Placing purchase orders from MRP and ordering consumables for the shop floor.\n, • Packing smaller orders and preparing accurate shipping documents.\n, • Maintaining stock control through cycle counts, stock takes and good warehouse organisation.\n, • Using a forklift truck and overhead crane safely, in line with your training and relevant regulations.\n, • Attending daily operations meetings at 8:00am and 10:00am to coordinate stores requirements and production needs.\n, • Taking part in warehouse safety checks and reporting hazards.\n, • Occasionally making deliveries and collections in the company vehicle.\n, • Supporting continuous improvement and keeping the warehouse clean and organised using 5S principles.\n\n What we’re looking for \n\n • Experience in a stores, warehouse or logistics role.\n, • Good stock control and inventory management skills.\n, • A full driving licence.\n, • Forklift truck licence or willingness to undertake training.\n, • Confidence using email, Excel and computer-based stock systems. Sage 200 experience is useful, but training can be provided.\n, • Good organisation and attention to detail.\n, • The ability to prioritise tasks and work with minimal supervision in a busy environment.\n, • A flexible, self-motivated and practical approach.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Company pension contribution of 3%.\n, • Death in Service cover.\n, • Permanent Health Insurance scheme.\n, • Cash Benefit Scheme.\n, • Statutory sick pay.\n\n Working hours \n Monday to Thursday: 7:40am–4:00pm, with a 20-minute lunch break. \n Friday: 7:40am–1:40pm, with no lunch break.