Job Description
The Wernick Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of modular buildings and site accommodation. With over 90 years of history as a family-owned business, we continue to grow by investing in our people, our products, and our future.
At Wernick Buildings, we take pride in delivering high-quality modular solutions – and that starts with the people behind them.
As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for a Logistics Operative (Stores) to join our team. This is a key role at the heart of our operations, ensuring materials flow efficiently to support both production and site delivery.
The Role
Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll be responsible for managing materials, maintaining stock accuracy, and supporting production to keep everything running smoothly.
About The Role
What You’ll Be Doing
· Supporting a busy stores operation within a production environment
· Receiving, checking, and organising materials and stock
· Monitoring daily production requirements and ensuring materials are available
· Liaising with purchasing, production teams, and site teams
· Raising and completing documentation for material movements
· Carrying out stock checks and reporting discrepancies
· Maintaining clean, organised, and safe working areas
· Identifying potential shortages and resolving them
· Preparing materials for site delivery
Health & Safety
At Wernick, safety comes first. You’ll be expected to follow all procedures, act on risks, and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
· Experience in stock control or material handling
· Warehouse or factory environment experience
· Strong organisational skills
· Good communication skills
· Basic IT and numerical ability
· A proactive and dependable approach
Desirable:
· Forklift licence
· Stores or inventory management experience
· Procurement or purchasing exposure
· Experience using CRM or stock systems
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Your Future with the Wernick Group
At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
* Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
* Christmas Shutdown
* Early finish Friday
* Group pension scheme
* Annual Salary review – takes place each January
* Long service awards
* Employee of the Month awards
* Customer service awards
* Life Assurance
* Personal Accident Insurance
* Free onsite parking
* Employee assistance programme
* Training and progression opportunities
* Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
* Open door policy
* Employee Referral scheme
* Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)
* Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
* Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
* Cycle to work scheme
* Annual paid volunteering day
* Money back for everyday health concerns such as routine dental cover, optical and hearing support, plus physiotherapy, chiropody and podiatry, as well as getting diagnostics for longer‑term conditions including some types of cancers.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sectors of the community. If you require any special accommodations for your interview, please let our recruitment team know as soon as possible.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
Any unsolicited CVs sent will be at the agency's own risk and will be considered as 'gifts'. We have no liability for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly and accept unsolicited CVs as the default position. If recruitment agency assistance is required, we will contact them directly.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date stated dependent on application numbers.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?
Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.
Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.
Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.
Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.
Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.
Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.
Company Culture
Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.
With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.
Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.
The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.
The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.
Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.
By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.
Desired Criteria
* Forklift licence
* Stores or inventory management experience
* Procurement or purchasing exposure
* Experience using CRM or stock systems
Required Criteria
* Experience in stock control or material handling
* Warehouse or factory environment experience
* Strong organisational skills
* Good communication skills
* Basic IT and numerical ability
* A proactive and dependable approach
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Closing DateThursday 30th April, 2026