Stores Operative

Location: Woking, Surrey GU21

Hours: 8:00-16:30 Mon-Thu; 8:00-13:30 Fri

Job Purpose

Our client is a specialist pump distributor serving the chemical, hygienic, and manufacturing industries in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Stores Operative role is an integral part of the workshop team and plays a significant role in delivering their products to customers. The key responsibilities of the role are to assist with general workshop duties, as listed below, to help the company achieve on-time delivery and provide exceptional customer service.

Job Description:

• Goods inward checking
• Order picking and preparation
• Stores control
• Packing and despatch
• Stock checking
• Non-conformance recording
• General workshop and office maintenance

Following additional training:

• Forklift operation
• Pump assembly and testing
• Assembly of production order pump sets
• Investigation and repair of returned goods
• Pump repairs

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assisting with goods inwards and despatch
• Picking and storing pumps and accessories
• Stock and inventory control
• General workshop tasks
• Pump assembly
• Pressure testing of pumps
• Inspection of pumps

N.B. This list is not exhaustive; the job holder may be required to carry out additional reasonable tasks within their level of skill and ability.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Qualifications: GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above in Mathematics and English (desirable)
• Skills & Knowledge: IT literate (essential); general understanding of engineering processes (desirable)
• Experience: Experience in a warehouse or similar environment, basic engineering skills, and familiarity with using tools and equipment
• Character: A desire to provide exceptional customer service, eagerness to assist in the continuous improvement of the organisation, ability to promote, embrace, and manage change, contribution to a positive working environment, and being an effective communicator (all essential)

Summary

The role involves assisting with day-to-day tasks, including building pumps, booking in parts, carrying out repairs, and despatching goods. Initial in-house training will be provided, with further training opportunities available with their principal pump suppliers.

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