Stores / Warehouse Operative

Stores / Warehouse Operative

£21,621 per annum (increasing to £24,023 after probationary period)

Braintree, Essex

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

 

 

 

We have an opportunity available for a Stores Operative to join our Maintenance team to play a front-line role in maintaining our stores to the correct level to support the Maintenance teams demands for equipment.

 

Join us at Eastlight to become part of the largest Community Gateway Association in the country!

 

 

The Role

 

· Issue and receive stock items using the stores stock control system to ensure accurate stock movements.

· Take receipt of deliveries and ensure all materials are retained correctly to maintain correct stock records.

· Carry out site deliveries and collections from suppliers to support the Maintenance Teams.

· Assist with purchasing specialist materials and provide in depth knowledge.

· Assist with the use and exchange of skips on the stores site.

· Raise purchase orders for both stock items and collections.

· Ensure good housekeeping of the Stores premises at all times.

· General administration duties.

 

 

About You

 

· Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle

· Forklift licence - desirable

· Previous Stores or Warehouse stock experience

· Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written

· Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills

· Working knowledge of Health & Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

· Excellent attention to detail including proven ability to update and maintain accurate records

 

 

We’ve updated our total rewards package!

 

· Salary £21,621 per annum (increasing to £24,023 after probationary period)

· 30 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Trailblazing family leave (Maternity & Paternity - 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay)

· Childcare allowance scheme

· Annual health and well-being grant of £200 per year

· Bupa health cash plan, life assurance and gym/leisure membership

· Formal qualifications and job shadowing (to develop knowledge and experience across the organisation)

· Volunteer days (two days off each year to volunteer with a charity of your choice)

 

 

About Eastlight

 

We are a person-centred, forward-thinking organisation that cares deeply about our customers and our people, with a strong sense of purpose.

 

We support, develop, nurture, and invest in our people, so they reach their full potential and have the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to add real value.

 

It’s our people who support the continued development of our homes and communities as places where our customers love to live and Eastlight Community Homes as a place where people love to work.

 

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone, regardless of characteristics. If you require any support with the application process, please contact our People Team.