Stores Operative

Role overview

This is a permanent, on-site Stores Operative position based in Haverhill, Suffolk. The role offers a salary in the region of £27,000 to £28,000 per year, depending on experience, and an immediate start for the right candidate. It is suited to someone who has previously worked in stores, goods-in, warehouse, or despatch functions and is seeking a stable, long-term opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment.

The position calls for a practical, well-organised person who can manage stock accurately, support production needs, and help keep the stores area running efficiently.

Pay and working pattern

• Annual pay is approximately £27,000 to £28,000, depending on experience.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.
• This is a full-time permanent appointment.
• Start date is immediate.

Key duties

• Take in incoming deliveries and process goods received.
• Store and arrange materials according to company processes.
• Pick and issue materials, consumables, and job kits for production use.
• Assist manufacturing teams with kitting and production preparation.
• Perform stock checks and cycle counts, then flag any differences.
• Maintain system entries for stock movements and scrap adjustments.
• Track stock availability and expiry dates.
• Prepare, pack, and send outbound orders safely and accurately.
• Complete shipping paperwork when needed.
• Keep the stores area clean, orderly, and well maintained.

Candidate profile

• Prior experience in stores, goods-in, warehouse, or despatch work.
• Solid understanding of stock control and inventory handling.
• Comfortable using IT systems, including Excel and Word.
• Careful, detail-focused, and accurate in day-to-day work.
• Able to stay methodical and effective under pressure.
• Works well as part of a team and independently.
• Experience with stock takes and standard warehouse practices.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving materials when required.

Benefits

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension provision.
• Overtime opportunities.
• On-site parking available.
• A secure, long-term permanent role.
• Training and development support.