Stores & Logistics Operative

Stores & Logistics Operative (Temp to Perm)

Location: Bedford

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm | Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm (36.5 hours per week)

Pay: £13.50 to £14.50 per hour (DOE) Plus regular paid overtime

We''re looking for an experienced, organised and dependable Stores & Logistics Operative to join our client on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a member of a well-established business with a small, close-knit team and excellent staff retention.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring goods move efficiently through the business. Whilst there is a hands-on element, the position has a strong focus on stock control, inventory accuracy and logistics operations.

Who are we?

Our client is a successful, well-established business with a reputation for quality and exceptional customer service. They have a small, close-knit team where everyone supports one another, and many employees have been with the business for years. It''s a friendly, stable environment where people are trusted, valued and encouraged to take ownership of their role.

Benefits

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Monday to Friday working hours with an early finish every Friday
• £13.50 to £14.50 per hour with regular overtime available
• Friendly, supportive team with excellent staff retention
• Opportunity to take ownership of the stores function

Duties

• You''ll be responsible for ensuring the stores operation runs efficiently by:
• Receive and book stock into the inventory system
• Check deliveries against purchase orders and maintain accurate stock records
• Organise warehouse stock and keep the stores area safe and tidy
• Complete monthly stock takes and investigate discrepancies
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders
• Arrange courier collections and prepare shipping documentation
• Issue stock to the workshop, process returns and produce inventory reports

What we''d like from you

• Previous experience in stores, inventory, warehouse or logistics
• Strong IT skills and confidence using stock control systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude

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