Do you have a passion for driving excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are looking for a Stores Person to join a company that blends the best of local and global fresh-produce networks. Our client combines exceptional UK-grown crops with top-quality produce from around the world, delivering the highest standards to customers every day.
As a Stores Person, you will play a key role in ensuring our stores, packaging and yard unit runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely to their full potential.
Stores Person Key Responsibilities
Packaging Duties
* Operate and maintain the box-making machine, ensuring appropriate housekeeping standards are upheld.
* Manage all box sizes in use, ensuring adequate availability to support operational requirements.
* Maintain the Packaging Store and Box-Making area in a clean, safe and orderly condition at all times.
* Ensure all packaging stock is clearly labelled with the correct product code and quantity.
* Ensure the Packaging Store consistently meets BRC standards.
* Accurately count and record customer trays as required.
Yard Duties (as and when required)
* Maintain cleanliness and general housekeeping standards in the rear yard and external areas of the site.
* Operate the cardboard baler and waste compactor safely and efficiently.
* Manage fruit and general waste skips, including arranging disposal with external contractors.
* Operate forklift trucks and other authorised equipment.
* Load and unload lorries as required.
Additional Duties (as and when required)
* Conduct visual checks of MHE and top up batteries at the start of each shift.
* Undertake basic gardening duties, including grass cutting where necessary.
* Ensure chemicals and cleaning agents are stored safely and correctly.
* Carry out all duties in accordance with company Health and Safety policies and procedures and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and health-focused working environment for yourself and others.
Stores Person Key Competencies
* Hold a relevant licence, or be willing to undertake training, for the following equipment: walk-behind and ride-on equipment, forklift truck , reach truck and scissor lift - external license
* Ability to change plates on the box-making machine and carry out minor adjustments to support production.
* Competent in operating machinery such as cardboard balers, waste compactors and box-making machines.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and use own initiative.
* Support effective control and management of packaging stock.
* Reliable, punctual and flexible in approach to work.
* Demonstrates a strong commitment to Health and Safety.
* Works effectively as part of a team.
Stores Person's Core Behaviours
* Positive Approach: Responds to challenges constructively and views obstacles as opportunities for development and improvement.
* Solution-Focused: Proactively identifies and contributes solutions rather than waiting for direction.
* Professional Pride: Takes pride in producing work of a consistently high standard and maintaining a professional approach.
* Constructive Questioning: Seeks continuous improvement by questioning processes and raising concerns appropriately when standards are not met.
* Teamwork: Communicates openly, builds positive working relationships and collaborates effectively to resolve issues.
* Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates a willingness to challenge existing practices and adopt improved ways of working.
Stores Person - What We Offer
* Salary: £27000 / £13 per hour, Hours: Monday to Friday role, 07:00-15:30, Bonus and overtime opportunities, Auto-enrolment workplace pension (5% employer / 3% employee), Life Assurance (1x salary) and Holiday: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
Please note: Due to high volumes of applications, we cannot respond to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful for this role, but your details will be kept on file for future opportunities.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£25000.00 - £27000.00 per year