Stores Assistant in Northampton, Northamptonshire
Posted by ACS Staffing Solutions
£13.13 an hour
Northampton · Temporary
Department: Warehouse / Stores
Contract: Temp to perm
Hours: Weekly rotating shifts, so week one; 06.00-14.00 and week two 14.00-22.00
Pay: £13.13
The Role Our client is looking for a reliable and organised Stores Assistant to join their busy warehouse team in Northampton.
You will be responsible for helping to keep the stores department running smoothly, ensuring stock and materials are received, stored and issued correctly.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a warehouse environment, has good attention to detail, is confident using computers and can work well as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Receiving deliveries and checking goods against delivery notes.
- Booking incoming stock onto the warehouse system.
- Putting stock away in the correct storage locations.
- Operating a counterbalance forklift to move and store materials safely.
- Picking and issuing materials and components as required.
- Preparing items for dispatch or collection.
- Keeping stock records accurate and up to date.
- Carrying out regular stock checks and assisting with stocktakes.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised stores area.
- Monitoring stock levels and reporting when items need replenishing.
- Following all health and safety procedures within the warehouse.
- Assisting with general warehouse duties when required.
- Previous warehouse or stores experience is essential.
- Good computer literacy and confidence using stock control systems.
- A valid counterbalance forklift licence is essential.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable handling stock and carrying out manual tasks.
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A reliable approach to work with good timekeeping.
You will need to be confident using computers to maintain stock records and operate warehouse systems, as well as holding a valid counterbalance forklift licence.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a stores or warehouse environment and be comfortable working in a busy setting where accuracy, organisation and teamwork are important.
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