Stores Operative

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Warrington
1 year ago
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Due to continuing expansion of our client’s manufacturing activities, they are looking for a Stores Operative to join this leading provider of electronic design and assembly services in Widnes, Cheshire.

About the company
With over 70 years of collective experience in areas as diverse as avionics, automotive subsystems, digital video, distributed data acquisition, motor control and smart card development. Our client works with their customers at the leading edge of new product development from initial design, prototyping and certification through to volume manufacture, ongoing service, maintenance and repair, in short - the complete product lifecycle.

About the role
As a Stores Operative, your duties will include:

Management & Maintenance of the efficient operation of stock-related activities Booking In stock Kitting and De-kitting of stock Maintaining stock records and performing Audits Management of computer records of stock Stock paperwork, Orders and Delivery Notes Handling Shortages, component concessions and other issues Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment within the stock area

About you
To be successful for the role of Stores Operative, you must have / be:

Flexible, organised and methodical A keen eye for detail Previous experience within an electronics-related role or knowledge of electronic components would be an advantage

About the hours and rewards
For the role of Stores Operative your normal working hours are 8am to 4pm (Mon to Fri) with an element of paid overtime and occasional weekends. There is an excellent salary on offer of circa £20,500 per annum plus:

25 days holiday plus an extra day for each complete year’s service up to a maximum of 30 days plus paid bank holidays 5% employer pension contribution and 4% employee scheme Paid Overtime 4-Day Working Week - We are currently looking to move to a 4 day working week. As such a trial will take place for a 3-month period (Jul – Sep 23) and if successful this working pattern will be adopted. Mon to Thurs 7am to 5pm.

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