Stores Assistant - Manufacturing - Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent / Woore | £26,437 / £12.71 Per Hour | Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm | Weekly Paid Contract

We are working with an established manufacturing and distribution business based in Woore. The site operates a fast-paced warehouse environment, with a strong focus on efficient stock control, product quality and team performance.

Due to an internal promotion, an opportunity has arisen for a Stores Assistant to join the warehouse team. Working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm (40 hours per week), you will play a key role in the smooth flow of stock and materials on site, including receiving, checking, picking and preparing orders for despatch.

The role can be physically demanding given the nature of the products handled, so a hands-on approach is important.

This role would suit a warehouse or stores professional with previous manufacturing or distribution experience, who is methodical, safety-conscious and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

Responsibilities:

• Receiving, checking and putting away incoming stock and materials.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for despatch.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using WMS and hand-held scanning devices.
• Safe operation of warehouse equipment, including FLT/Reach truck where certified.
• Working closely with production and despatch teams to ensure a smooth stock flow.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safety-compliant stores environment.
• Supporting the wider warehouse team during busy periods.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or distribution warehouse environment.
• Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence desirable.
• Experience using WMS systems and hand-held scanning devices beneficial.
• Team player who is self-motivated, methodical and safety-conscious.
• Own transport essential due to site location.
• Role subject to a DBS check.

Benefits:

• Starting rate of £12.71 per hour.
• 40 hours per week.
• Weekly paid contract.
• 30 days holiday including statutory, rising to 34 after one year's service.
• Auto-enrolment pension, with employer-funded contribution after 3 years' service.
• Annual business performance related bonus.
• Private healthcare, critical illness and death in service cover after a qualifying period.
• Full product training and genuine progression.

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