Ref: SYN47864

Stores Operative

• Location England, South East, East Sussex, Hailsham
• Sector Engineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary Competitive

Stores Operative

Salary: Competitive
Location: near Hailsham
Hours: Monday–Friday, Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent

Our market leading client is seeking a proactive and reliable Stores Operative to support its logistics and manufacturing functions near Hailsham. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

Stores Operative Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development opportunities

Stores Operative Responsibilities:

• Pick, kit, and deliver Work Orders (WOs) efficiently to designated areas
• Decant and prepare materials in a ready-to-use state
• Transport stock between supermarkets, cells, and stores
• Monitor material levels and adjust stock holdings as needed

• Receive, book in, and put away materials
• Dispatch goods, complete paperwork, and support with logistics coordination
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through daily perpetual cycle counts
• Prepare and deliver spare kits, component orders, and materials for external suppliers

• Support 5S activities within the Stores and across supply chain zones
• Assist with clean and safe manual handling of materials
• Participate in the construction of cells and offline support where needed
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and safety policies
• File documentation including packing notes, requisition slips, and WOs

Stores Operative Requirements:

• Experience in a Stores or Material Handling role
• Basic IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ERP experience
• Fit and active with safe manual handling awareness
• Familiar with warehouse processes and working in fast-paced environments

Desirable Experience:

• Forklift licence
• Understanding of Lean practices like 5S, DLF, Kanban, and VOMI
• Ability to operate basic cutting equipment
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

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