Stores Operative

Location: Flackwell Heath

Stores Operative
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £25,000 £ 27,500
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established manufacturing business based in High Wycombe is looking to recruit a Stores Operative to support its production and materials team.

This is a key role within a regulated manufacturing environment, responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, control and issue of materials and components. The position plays a vital part in ensuring quality, traceability and on-time delivery to production.

The Role
As a Stores Operative, you will support manufacturing operations by managing material flow, maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring full compliance with quality and safety standards.
You will work closely with production, quality and planning teams to ensure materials are available and correctly controlled at all times.

Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Stores & Line Support

• Receive, inspect and book in raw materials, components and consumables
• Verify quantities, part numbers, revision levels and supporting documentation
• Prepare and issue production kits in line with build schedules
• Return unused materials to stores, maintaining full traceability
• Support urgent material requests and production shortages

Quality, Traceability & Compliance

• Maintain full traceability including batch, lot and serial number control
• Ensure materials are stored and handled in accordance with requirements
• Identify and segregate non-conforming or quarantined materials
• Support internal and external audits where required

Inventory Control & Systems

• Record stock movements accurately within ERP/MRP systems
• Carry out cycle counts and investigate discrepancies
• Support inventory accuracy to meet production and delivery targets
• Assist with Kanban or point-of-use processes where applicable

Health, Safety & Security

• Follow Health & Safety, COSHH and manual handling procedures
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within stores areas
• Adhere to site security and export control processes where required

What We re Looking For
Essential:

• Experience in a manufacturing stores, logistics or production support role
• Understanding of working within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Ability to work to production schedules and changing priorities
• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with production teams

Security Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance
• Right to work in the UK

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical
• Reliable and adaptable
• Quality-driven with a strong safety mindset

Why Apply?

• Salary £25,000 £ 27,500
• Stable, permanent role within a structured manufacturing environment
• Key position supporting production and on-time delivery
• Opportunity to work within a quality-focused, regulated industry

To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lewis Phillips
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