Stores Operator

Looking for a role that combines customer service, warehouse operations and stock control, with the bonus of an early finish every Friday?

We’re recruiting a Stores Operative to join a busy, supportive team where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in processing customer orders, managing stock, supporting production and ensuring goods are picked, packed and despatched accurately and on time.

Location: Worksop
Hours: 40 hours per week | between 07:30 -16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 – 14:00 Friday
Pay: Up to £16.13ph / £33,550 DOE
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering / Distribution

This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy and thrives in a fast-paced environment. In return, you’ll benefit from a stable, long-term role, an early Friday finish, and the opportunity to develop valuable skills across customer service, logistics and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities of the Stores Operative:
Customer Service & Order Processing

• Receive and process customer orders via telephone and internal systems
• Provide accurate product information to identify and meet customer requirements
• Process sales transactions efficiently and professionally
• Liaise with suppliers to source items not held in stock

Warehouse, Stores & Stock Control

• Pick, pack and label parts, products and components in line with company procedures
• Raise pick lists to ensure timely despatch of goods
• Produce shipping and export documentation in line with UK and international regulations
• Check, receipt and book in goods received
• Locate, label and maintain inventory records
• Carry out stock counts and support inventory accuracy
• Pick and kit parts accurately for production
• Handle and move materials as required to support business needs

What are we looking for in a Stores Operative?
Essential

• Experience working within a stores, warehouse or parts department
• Strong customer service skills, particularly telephone-based communication
• Experience working effectively as part of a team
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, parts catalogues and Bills of Materials
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative

Desirable

• Experience using inventory or stock management systems
• Fork Lift Truck licence
• Reach Truck and/or Side Loader licence

Personal Attributes

• Conscientious, reliable and hard-working
• Motivated to achieve individual and team objectives
• Able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs

Apply Today to be a Stores Operative
If you enjoy problem-solving, working as part of a team and delivering great service from order through to despatch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment or hit ‘Apply’ now!