Stores Assistant

A successful and well-established distributor of air compressors is currently looking to recruit a Stores Assistant at their Peterborough HQ.
Offering a basic salary of up to £28,000 dependent on experience this is a great chance for a well organised and highly efficient stores person to join a well organised and friendly team. This highly specialised business boasts a fantastic staff retention rate, largely thanks to its welcoming and social atmosphere. Staff enjoy their jobs, work hard and are encouraged to excel.
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The Role
Reporting to the Operations Director, you would play a key role helping ensure the efficient operation of the Stores Department. Key tasks will include…
- Organising purchase orders for goods and materials, ensuring accurate and on time delivery
- Planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods
- Monitor incoming deliveries against purchased goods to make sure there are no discrepancies;
- Reviewing company inventory, keeping stock control systems up to date, order supplies as needed
- Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport companies
You will be expected to maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene and security, developing a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision, and how the warehouse contributes to these.
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The Candidate
Previous experience working within a stores / distribution dept would be preferred, however most important is the ability to multi-task as well as engage with customers in a fast-paced environment. A familiarity with order processing, stock control and warehousing would be ideal, as will strong commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset. You will be a flexible and reliable individual with a pro-active approach to carrying out work activities.
You should be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and have a methodical and organised approach to work, both individually and as part of a team. A FLT licence would also be preferred.
This role may be suitable for you if you have a background in any of the following: Storesperson, Goods In Operative, Warehouse Operative, Stores Operative.
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The Company
You would be joining a leading specialist in the installation and maintenance of air compressors, serving customers in East Anglia, the Midlands and the Home Counties. You would be joining a highly regarded business, where people work hard and are encouraged to excel.
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Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.