Stores Assistant

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK STATUS IN THE UK, AS OUR CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP. 

Stores Assistant
  
Our client is a precision engineering company providing high-quality products and services for customers in the science and semiconductor industries. They are currently looking for
a Stores Assistant to join their team in Hailsham.
  
JOB PURPOSE/PRIMARY OBJECTIVE  

Provide support to all cells and production areas, ensuring material replenishment with minimal disruption.
Pick and kit work orders, ensuring timely transactions.
Ensure goods are booked in, processed, and dispatched on time and safely.
Maintain inventory levels through daily cycle counting, achieving stock accuracy over 98%.  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

Supply materials to Points of Use (POU) and respond to line signals for replenishment.
Perform decanting operations and transportation of materials.
Receive, store, control, move, and dispatch stock, maintaining FIFO and stock security.
Transact stock movements in the inventory management system (AX).
Perform daily cycle counting and manage stock control within Stores and PPMs.
Prepare, transact, and arrange the collection of materials for external suppliers and spares kits.
Ensure safe material movements and participate in the 5S programme.  ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Experience in a Stores and/or Material handler role
High level of fitness
Computer literate with basic Outlook, Word, and Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems for inventory management
Knowledge of safe manual handling principles QUALIFICATIONS 

GCSE/O level equivalent in English and Maths
Good written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of export procedures (nice to have)   37-hour week, flexible working with a 12pm Friday finish.
 
Benefits:

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown)
Company pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%
Life Insurance: 4x annual salary, rising to 6x if you join the company pension
Occupational Health checks, including an annual health check for all employees
Occupational Sick Pay (dependent on length of service: 1-3 weeks full pay)
Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses