Stores and 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

Temp to Perm Opportunity

Are you looking for a role where you can demonstrate your skills with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

We're looking for an organised and dependable Stores & Logistics Operative to join our client on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a permanent 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
Early finish every Friday
£13.50 per hour
Regular overtime available
Overtime paid at time and one-third for the first two hours and time and a half thereafter
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:

Receiving and booking stock into the inventory system
Checking deliveries against purchase orders
Maintaining accurate stock records and inventory levels
Organising stock within the warehouse
Completing monthly stock takes and investigating discrepancies
Picking, packing and dispatching customer orders
Booking courier collections and preparing shipping documentation
Issuing stock to the workshop and processing returned items
Producing simple inventory reports
Maintaining a safe, tidy and organised stores environment

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
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with the chance to secure a permanent role within a supportive business where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

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