Job Details
Are you ex-military and looking for a new and exciting new opportunity?
Forces Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Night Stores Operative ideally from an ex-military background or military leavers, to work night shifts within the engineering department of a global manufacturer and supplier of spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products.
The successful Night Stores Operative must have previous stores / warehouse experience and will be required to work the Day Shift for the first 3 months before moving onto the night shift when you become familiar with the role and its associated tasks. The typical working hours will then be 10pm–6am Monday to Friday night. The salary will be increased to £22,000 once moving onto night shift.
Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged (British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines) however all applications will be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pick up deliveries from security and book them into Stores, or mark them up and deliver them to the required person
- Assist engineers identify engineering parts in Stores (using the Inventory System) and on the shop floor, and bring in technical help if needed
- Survey lines on the shop floor for critical spares
- Erect racking when needed
- Deliver quotes requested by customer using the appropriate enquiry order process
- Keep on top of outstanding orders and report any changes in the delivery dates
- Keep Stores office and Stores area tidy at all times, in line with Food Factory Standards
- Undertake regular weekly stock takes on areas of the Stores and report any differences
- Report low stock items in Stores, using the IMS System to identify and quote accordingly
- Carry out weekly checks of consumable items and quote accordingly – including lubricants
- Keep the client up-to-date with emergency orders ETAs etc.
- Any other reasonable requests made by the key team members
Skills & Person Specifications:
- Stores experience (essential)
- Hold a Fork Lift Truck Licence (FLT) or has experience using a Forklift
- Knowledge of industry products and processes
- Experience of working in a service related industry
- Organised with an eye for detail
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent people skills
- Can remain calm under pressure
- Provide a professional service at all times
- Experience working in a food production environment (desirable)
Salary: £20,000 however increasing to £22,000 once moving onto night shift
Benefits:
- 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Company Pension (after 3 months)
This job is no longer available for new applications.
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