Stores - Warehouse Assistant

Role Overview

We seek a well-rounded Stores / Warehouse Assistant with forklift driving capabilities to join our team in Portlaoise, County Laois. This position requires hands-on experience managing a high volume of diverse parts, ideally with a background in motor trade or manufacturing. The role involves inventory handling, stock organization, customer communication, and general maintenance duties within the factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing parts efficiently, encompassing items such as axles, wheels, and bolts.
• Operate a forklift for loading and unloading duties while ensuring paperwork is handled promptly and accurately.
• Lift heavy items safely following established health and safety guidelines.
• Engage with customers to understand technical requirements of parts, organizing documentation and shipping accordingly.
• Conduct stock counts and apply effective stock organization techniques.
• Utilize software tools to allocate inventory and project future stock needs.
• Optimize the arrangement of the stores to enhance efficiency, especially for assembly bay picking.
• Perform general maintenance tasks within the factory including repairing fans, doors, and cleaning floors.
• Participate in provided training to enhance role effectiveness.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in stores or parts management, particularly in motor trade or manufacturing environments.
• Forklift driving competence and valid license.
• Strong organizational abilities with experience in stock control and inventory forecasting.
• Capability to understand technical specifications relating to parts and communicate effectively with customers.
• Physically able to lift heavy objects adhering to health and safety standards.

Additional Information

Training will be provided to support successful candidates in adapting to the role requirements.