Stores Operative

Airport Placements; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics staffing agency in Ashford is seeking a Stores Operative for a full-time position. The candidate must have valid Counterbalance and Reach FLT licences and previous warehouse experience. Key responsibilities include operating forklift trucks, loading/unloading deliveries, and maintaining stock control. Attention to detail and a good understanding of health & safety are essential. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the necessity of personal transport due to location.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT Counterbalance and Reach licences are essential.
• Experience in a warehouses is required.
• Understanding of health & safety procedures is important.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance and Reach FLT trucks safely.
• Load and unload deliveries of finished goods and raw materials.
• Pick, pack, and move stock within the warehouse.

Skills

Valid FLT Counterbalance and Reach licences

Previous experience in a stores or warehouse environment

Good understanding of health & safety procedures

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift Truck

Reach Forklift Truck

Job description

Job Title: Stores Operative

Location: Ashford (Due to location, own transport is essential)

Salary: £12.80 per hour

Job Type: Full time/permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00

We are assisting our client in their search for a Stores Operative to join their growing team, this is a great opportunity to join a growing and well established business. The role requires proven experience operating counterbalance and reach forklift trucks safely and efficiently and performing general stores duties to support production and distribution.

• Operating Counterbalance and Reach FLT trucks safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading deliveries of finished goods and raw materials
• Picking, packing, and moving stock within the warehouse and stores areas
• Maintaining accurate stock control and inventory records
• Ensuring products are stored correctly to prevent damage
• Keeping the stores area clean, organised, and compliant with health & safety standards

Skills/Experience required:

• Valid FLT Counterbalance and Reach licences (essential)
• Previous experience in a stores or warehouse environment
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team