Stores Operative

Job Description

Stores OperativeSalary: £24,000 basic per annum Location: Head Office, LeedsJob Type: Full Time 40hrs, Permanent, Monday to FridayEstablished in 2000 as a small family business, SM UK, an auto-engineering company specializing in commercial vehicle safety systems has gone from strength to strength. Operating Nationwide dealing with some of the largest fleets in the country, whilst providingoptimum solutions and a seamless service tailored to meet the exact requirements of our clients.Due to our continued progressive growth, diversification and planned further expansion, SM UK currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Stores Operative to further enhance and support operations and logistics at our Head Office in Leeds.SM UK are recognised as the preferred supplier for the UKs biggest manufacturer of vehicle safety systems and more recently we have expanded into the welfare van conversion market.We are looking to recruit a motivated, energetic, and ambitious individual to join our Stores Team. You may already be in a similar role or be looking for an opportunity to change roles, if so, we are interested in hearing from you, and in return we willgive you the chance to develop and progress your future career with us.The ideal candidate will be organised and efficient with a keen eye for detail. Tasks will include, but not limited to placing orders, picking, packing and helping dispatch Kit to our Engineers and site locations, general Stores duties including stocktakes and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. The role can, at times be physically demanding so a general level of fitness will be required. A driving licence would be desirable but not essential. We provide full in-house training in our systemsand procedures.You will be an integral part of the Stores Team contributing to the efficient running of the business, by facilitating the logistics function to manage the fulfillment of ordering and dispatching Kit to Engineers to meet customer requirements. Workingto a high standard both on your own initiative and as part of a Team, you will have a flexible can do attitude and hands on approach, with the willingness to learn. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, dealing with a variety of tasks in a politeand professional manner, with an awareness of Health and Safety and Manual Handling within a Stores environment.Your duties may include but not limited to the following:

• Placing a variety of orders with approved suppliers
• Receiving goods
• Using a picking list to identify products from internal stores/stock
• Pick, check and pack items ready for dispatch
• Dispatch of Kit to Engineers at workshop and third party locations
• Producing the necessary paperwork for each individual package
• Securely packaging items to arrive in excellent condition
• Maintain accurate records using bespoke internal software system
• Identify and record any errors and discrepancies
• Stock checks and inventory counts
• General stores duties including helping to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Compliance with company policies and procedures

In return we offer the following:

• Private Health Care
• Company Pension Scheme in line with government standards
• Full uniform, including safety boots
• 28 days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
• Full in-house training
• Parking

If you would like to be part of a well respected, successful team, working to the highest standard, then look no further, contact us for more information.