Stores & Dispatch Operative

Stores & Dispatch Operative
Shenstone, Lichfield
£28,000 - £32,000 per annum (DOE) plus healthcare

Our client is an established engineering manufacturer known for producing precision-engineered products where quality, traceability and reliability are paramount.

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Stores & Dispatch Operative (Stores person) to take ownership of warehouse, stores and dispatch activities. You'll be responsible for ensuring engineering components are received, stored, controlled and dispatched accurately while maintaining stock integrity, product traceability and compliance with company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and book in incoming goods.
• Store, control and issue stock to production.
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders.
• Prepare shipping documentation and arrange courier collections.
• Maintain accurate stock records using the ERP system.
• Carry out stock checks and support inventory audits.
• Ensure full component traceability and compliance with quality procedures.
• Manage non-conforming or quarantined stock.
• Maintain a safe, organised and tidy warehouse environment.

Essential

• Previous experience within a warehouse, stores or dispatch environment.
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Physically capable of manual handling duties.

Desirable

• Experience within aerospace, aviation or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience using EFACS or a similar ERP/stock control system.
• Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain one).
• Knowledge of component traceability and quality-controlled stock systems.
• Experience preparing shipping and courier documentation.

Working Hours

Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

If you're looking to join a stable engineering business where you'll play a key role in the efficient running of the stores and dispatch function, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

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