About this role
Firmin Recruit is recruiting a Stores/Inventory Advisor for an established UK manufacturing client, based in Orpington. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership for the goods-in, stores and despatch function, assisting with activities relating to goods receiving and the dispatch of spares and finished goods. Responsibilities include prioritising department tasks, receiving and checking deliveries for correct quantities and paperwork, preparing and despatching parts and finished goods to customers and service teams, managing stock levels and maintaining accurate records through regular stock checks, and picking parts and materials according to Bills of Materials for production. The role also involves supporting the Quality Manager. Salary £33,000–£35,000 per annum, with parking, 25 days holiday and pension.
Job Description
Firmin Recruit are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our established UK based manufacturing client. Our client has been in business for more than seventy years and are an established and busy manufacturing company who manufacture specialist units for research and clinical sectors worldwide..
Due to business demands we are recruiting for an experienced S Stores Person to join their site in Sidcup. The successful candidate will provide day-day leadership for goods-in, stores and despatch function.
Package:
- 25 Days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Parking,
- Working hours are Monday - Thursday 8.30am till 5pm and Friday 8am - 2pm
The Role:
- To assist with a variety of day-to-day activities relating to goods receiving, dispatch of spares and finished goods.
- Prioritise department tasks and activities
- Receive and check deliveries, ensuring correct quantities and paperwork
- Prepare and despatch parts and finished goods to customers and service teams
- Manage stock levels and maintain accurate records, including regular stock checks
- Pick parts and materials according to Bills of Materials for production
- Support Quality Manager and senior management during ISO audits
- Work with the Production Manager to prioritise daily tasks and manage shortages
- Communicate with Service and Sales teams to organise despatch of goods
- Handle returns or rejected parts and liaise with the Quality Manager
- Keep all records and systems up to date, including stock logs and registers
- Ensure the stores area is clean, tidy, and organised
- Use of forklift when necessary
Suitable Candidate:
- Previous stores experience preferable within a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong communication skills including both written & verbal
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and MRP stock management systems, the current system being used is Omnis)
- Electric Forklift truck experience with current forklift license
- Suitable candidates must live within a commutable distance of the Sidcup area and full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
- Our client is looking for someone with a can-do attitude who can work well as part of a team and on their own.
If you have the necessary experience and would like more detail about this role, please send your CV now.
Firmin Recruit are an agency working on behalf of our client.