Store Logistics Operative

About Morris & Spottiswood
Morris & Spottiswood are one of the UK’s leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E and construction services. As a family-owned business with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and place significant value on our people, our clients and the communities we serve.
We are looking for a practical, organised and proactive Store Logistics Operative to support the smooth running of our stores operation in Whitstable. This is a hands-on role where you will help ensure materials are received, recorded, stored and delivered accurately to our joinery workshop and construction sites.
About the Role
As Store Logistics Operative, you will play an important part in keeping materials moving efficiently across the business. You will manage goods in and goods out, maintain accurate stock records, support site deliveries and work closely with Procurement, Project Managers, Site Managers, workshop teams and transport providers. The role requires strong attention to detail, a hands-on approach and a commitment to maintaining a safe, tidy and well-organised stores environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Receiving and Recording Materials
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Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming deliveries safely, checking all items against purchase orders and delivery notes
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Record receipts accurately in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and report any shortages, damages, or discrepancies promptly
Preparing Orders and Site Deliveries
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Pick, pack, issue, and prepare materials and documentation for the joinery workshop and construction sites
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Coordinate and track site deliveries with project teams and external transport providers, ensuring proof of delivery is captured
Managing Stock and Systems
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Maintain accurate stock records in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, including regular stock checks and cycle counts
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Investigate stock variances, monitor stock levels, and raise replenishment requirements with relevant teams
Working with Teams and Suppliers
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Work closely with Procurement, Project Managers, Site Managers, workshop teams, and transport providers to support stock planning and site delivery requirements
Keeping the Stores Safe and Organised
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Maintain a clean, organised, and safe stores environment, ensuring safe manual handling, correct storage, and compliance with company Health & Safety procedures
Supporting Continuous Improvement
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Support continuous improvement, audits, management reporting, and other reasonable operational duties as required
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Reduce material waste and costs by controlling surplus or obsolete stock, assessing reuse potential, and avoiding unnecessary collection, transport, storage, and disposal
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or logistics role, ideally within construction or manufacturing, including goods in and goods out
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Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage stock or procurement systems confidently
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Good communication, teamwork, and stakeholder liaison skills
Beneficial:
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Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV or a similar ERP system, and an understanding of construction materials or joinery products
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Forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one
About You
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Reliable, proactive, well organised, and able to manage changing priorities under pressure
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Practical, hands-on, and committed to safety, accuracy, ownership, and high standards
Interested?
If you are an organised and reliable individual who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly, we would like to hear from you.
Valuing People at Morris & Spottiswood
Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind.
Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education.
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