Stores Operative

Fortresstechnology; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Banbury is looking for a dedicated individual to manage the accurate supply of parts and components, maintain stock control, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and a valid counterbalance forklift truck license. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities for training and professional development. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and various employee perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Pension (you 5% / Fortress 3%)

Cycle to work scheme

Discount vouchers for high street stores and more

Employee Assistance Program

Full induction and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely is vital.
• Proficiency in using Outlook email or a similar system.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely supply of parts and components.
• Inspect goods to ensure products are correct to order and specifications.
• Ensure stock control is maintained to required levels.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Clear & concise communication skills

Proficiency in Outlook email or similar

Tools

SAP or similar stock control system

Counterbalance forklift truck license

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accurate and timely supply of parts and components to external customers. Inspection of goods‑in ensuring products are correct to order and specification. Dispatch of products to meet company timelines – includes packing products to suit requirements. Ensuring stock control is maintained to required levels and accuracies minimising errors in stock levels. Also, assisting in stock takes as required. The ability to communicate and work cooperatively with all areas of the business is vital to this role. Proficient computer skills are required to be able to prepare parts quotations and process orders, providing office support when necessary.

Direct Reports: 0

Legal and Compliant Production Process

• Applying Health & Safety policies
• Safety Audits
• Safety Audit Results
• Risk Assessments
• Customer Satisfaction (Management)

Production Efficiency

• Goods-in deliveries to be checked, inspected and recorded prior to storing
• Spares/Parts to be suitably crated/packed for dis‑patch
• Machines to be suitably crated/shipped
• Cooperate with all areas of the business as needed
• Current counterbalance FLT licence
• On time to schedule
• Accurate
• Internal customer Satisfaction

Production Strategy and Plan

• Ad hoc projects as needed
• Adapting for changes in priority/products & processes
• Administering Parts Quotes and Order Processing (as needed)
• Internal customer Satisfaction
• Accurate
• On Time
• Parts Sales Desk
• Adapting for changes in priority / resource
• Stock accuracy
• Stock level
• Internal customer satisfaction
• Time
• Quality
• Accurate

Personal attributes

• Proactivity and initiative (including the ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems and challenges)
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Flexibility and the ability to respond well to change and pressure
• Ability to build effective relationships within the team
• A personable approach with good communication skills
• Self‑motivation and energy
• Planning and organisation skills
• Practical / hands‑on approach

Essential skills required

• Experience in a similar role
• Outlook email or similar system
• Clear & concise communication skills

Preferred skills required – but not essential as training can be provided

• SAP or similar stock control system (desirable)
• Counterbalance forklift truck license (essential)
• Working Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 4:45pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company Pension (you 5% / Fortress 3%)Cycle to work scheme
• Fortress Hub – giving employees access to discount vouchers for high street stores, entertainment, holidays, and gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides weekly information and webinars, and gives access to confidential, independent and impartial support for all employees
• Training – full induction, and training providing ongoing training relevant to job role

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