Job DescriptionCompany Overview:
Our client is a well-established marine logistics company based in Wallsend, providing high-quality logistics and supply chain support to the marine and offshore sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced FLT Driver / Stores Operative to join their team on a full-time basis.
Role Overview:
This is a varied role combining forklift operation with responsibility for managing and maintaining the company’s stores inventory. You will ensure materials, tools, and equipment are stored, tracked, and distributed efficiently, using Excel-based tracking systems (with a move to dedicated stock management software in the near future). You will be responsible for taking customer instruction and actioning those instructions in a stores enviroment. Ensuring deliveries are ready to go out on time.
Key Responsibilities:
-Operate counterbalance and/or reach FLTs safely and efficiently to move materials around the site.
-Load and unload deliveries, ensuring goods are checked and stored correctly.
-Maintain accurate stock records using Excel spreadsheets.
-Support the transition from Excel-based inventory tracking to new inventory management software.
-Conduct regular stock checks, reconciliations, and audits.
-Ensure stores areas are kept clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.
-Liaise with production, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure materials are available when required.
-Assist with general warehouse and logistics duties as needed.
Requirements:
-Valid Counterbalance or Reach FLT licence (RTITB or ITSSAR accredited).
-Valid Driver’s Licence
-Previous experience in a similar warehouse or stores role.
-Strong Excel skills for inventory tracking and reporting.
-Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
-Willingness to adapt to new systems and software.
-A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a focus on accuracy and safety.
Benefits:
-Competitive pay at £13.07 per hour / £26,500 per annum.
-Stable, full-time hours (39 per week).
-Opportunity to develop skills with modern inventory management systems.
-Long-term career prospects within a growing marine logistics business.
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