Stores Operative / Warehouse Forklift Driver

About the job

Job Title: Stores Operative

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Salary: £12.50 to £13.50 per hour

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Keep Production Flowing - Join Penta Precision as a Stores Operative!

Are you an organised and proactive professional with a keen eye for detail? Do you take pride in maintaining efficient stock control, ensuring timely deliveries, and keeping operations running smoothly?

At Penta Precision, we're looking for a Stores Operative to take ownership of goods in/out, and stock control while playing a key role in ensuring our production processes run seamlessly.

Your Role:

As our Stores Operative, you'll be responsible for the smooth and efficient movement of materials in and out of the factory. This will include:

• Goods In: Promptly book in materials and deliveries, ensuring everything is stored correctly and maintaining a well-organised workspace.
• Goods Out: Pack components to a high standard, prepare delivery documentation, and coordinate timely collections with customers and couriers.
• Stock Control: Maintain accurate, traceable stock records, perform regular stock checks, and ensure effective storage of raw materials, finished goods, fixtures, tooling, and consumables.
• Driving & Logistics: Support material deliveries and collections using the Penta van, planning safe and efficient trips.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in department meetings, highlight improvement opportunities, and engage in cross-training and mentoring.

What We're Looking For

• We're seeking a detail-oriented team player who thrives in an organised and structured environment:
• Experience & Skills: Previous experience in a stores or warehouse role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• A valid UK driving licence (This is an essential for the role, applications without a full driving licence will not be considered).
• Organisation & Efficiency: Strong ability to manage stock, maintain accurate records, and keep workspaces tidy.
• Communication & Collaboration: Works well within a team, proactively engages with colleagues, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Practical & Technical: Forklift experience (preferred) or willingness to train.
• Commitment to Excellence: A proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and a can-do attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and the importance of this role in our operations.
• Bonus Scheme: Profit-related bonus based on company performance and your alignment with Penta's Core Values.
• Development Opportunities: Training and career growth in a forward-thinking precision engineering company.
• Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Nobody works on their birthday.
• Supportive Work Environment: A company culture focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Penta Precision, we take pride in delivering high-quality precision engineering solutions to industries including aerospace, marine, medical devices, electronics, pharmaceutical, and military sectors. Our recent investments in cutting-edge facilities, such as 5-axis machinery and automation technologies, along with the expansion of our highly skilled team, demonstrate our ambition to be the engineering company everyone wants to work for and buy from.

If you're a motivated and detail-driven professional looking for a role where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact? Click the Apply button to submit your CV and become a key part of Penta Precision's success!

Candidates who may also be considered for this role include those with experience in job titles such as: Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Forklift Driver, Delivery Driver, Stores Operative, Yardman, Multi-Skilled Operator, or Driver.