Stores and Service Operative

Stores and Service Operative
Location: Cwmbran
Salary: £27K
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practical and organised individual to join a growing operations team based in Cwmbran. This role combines hands-on mechanical work with warehouse responsibilities, offering variety and the chance to develop technical skills in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a mechanically inclined mindset with proven technical problem-solving and troubleshooting capability, as well as practical hands-on mechanical and/or electrical knowledge or experience. Candidates must also have counterbalance forklift experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-house assembly, servicing, refurbishment, and testing of mechanical equipment, with a focus on valve-related products
• Manage components through all stages of production, from work-in-progress to finished goods, ensuring quality and accuracy
• Handle incoming and outgoing deliveries, including inspection, booking in stock, and preparing orders for dispatch
• Maintain accurate inventory records using internal systems
• Safely operate workshop tools, equipment, and machinery, including forklifts where applicable
• Work to schedules and deadlines to meet operational requirements
• Coordinate shipments with external logistics providers
• Keep the workshop and warehouse areas clean, organised, and well-maintained
• Follow all health & safety procedures, including correct use of PPE
• Support quality standards and internal processes in line with company policies
• Assist with additional tasks as required to support day-to-day operations

Essential Requirements

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Mechanically minded with a hands-on approach
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge is desirable
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, proactive, and solution-focused attitude
• Confident in problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Experience with inventory systems and general IT skills
• Educated to secondary level or equivalent
• Forklift or counterbalance experience is an advantage

Benefits:

• Sick pay
• Company pension
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• On-site parking

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