Stores Operative / Warehouse Assistant

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Stores Operative / Warehouse Assistant based in Aldershot. This is a full time Temp to permanent role working 40 hours per week with an early finish every Friday.

The salary is competitive and dependent on experience but whilst temping pays £15.05 per hour.

This Stores Operative / Warehouse Assistant role offers the opportunity to join a well established manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality and continuous improvement. Working across stores, materials handling, stock control, and production support functions, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and products are available to support production operations.

The Stores Operative / Warehouse Assistant will work closely with production and stores teams and will suit someone who enjoys a varied role combining warehouse duties, stock management, forklift operation, and materials preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving, inspecting, and dispatching stock in line with company procedures

• Loading and unloading deliveries and collections

• Maintaining accurate stock records and electronic documentation

• Issuing consumables and non stock items

• Operating company vehicles for collections and deliveries

• Supporting recycling and waste management processes

• Preparing and issuing materials for production requirements

• Booking in raw material deliveries

• Carrying out material testing and stock checks

• Maintaining inventory accuracy and stock levels

• Raising reports for non conforming materials when required

• Ensuring machinery and work areas are clean, organised, and safe

Requirements

• Previous experience within a stores, warehouse, logistics, or materials handling environment

• Full UK manual driving licence

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence

• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

• Flexible approach to working hours when required

• Experience using ERP systems would be advantageous

Skills and Qualities

• Self motivated and proactive approach

• Strong organisational skills

• Good communication skills

• Reliable and punctual work ethic

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks

• Team focused attitude

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary

• Permanent full time opportunity

• Early finish every Friday

• Stable and growing manufacturing environment

• Varied role across stores and production support

• Long term career opportunity

• Supportive team environment

• Ongoing training and development

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 4.30pm

• Friday 7.00am to 12.00pm

• 40 hours per week

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Recruit on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for this position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.