Location: Bedford
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm | Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm (36.5 hours per week)
Pay: £13.50 to £14.50 per hour (DOE) Plus regular paid overtime
We're looking for an experienced, organised and dependable Stores & Logistics Operative to join our client on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a member of a well-established business with a small, close-knit team and excellent staff retention.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring goods move efficiently through the business. Whilst there is a hands-on element, the position has a strong focus on stock control, inventory accuracy and logistics operations.
Who are we?
Our client is a successful, well-established business with a reputation for quality and exceptional customer service. They have a small, close-knit team where everyone supports one another, and many employees have been with the business for years. It's a friendly, stable environment where people are trusted, valued and encouraged to take ownership of their role.
Benefits
Temp-to-perm opportunity
Monday to Friday working hours with an early finish every Friday
£13.50 to £14.50 per hour with regular overtime available
Friendly, supportive team with excellent staff retention
Opportunity to take ownership of the stores function
Duties
You'll be responsible for ensuring the stores operation runs efficiently by:
Receive and book stock into the inventory system
Check deliveries against purchase orders and maintain accurate stock records
Organise warehouse stock and keep the stores area safe and tidy
Complete monthly stock takes and investigate discrepancies
Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders
Arrange courier collections and prepare shipping documentation
Issue stock to the workshop, process returns and produce inventory reports
What we'd like from you
Previous experience in stores, inventory, warehouse or logistics
Strong IT skills and confidence using stock control systems
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Organised and methodical approach to work
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
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Salary description
£13.50 - £14.50 per hour