Stores Operative (Manufacturing)
Location: Reading
Term: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join a leading manufacturing company in a highly regulated environment. The role involves supporting production operations through component management, shipping coordination, and administrative support, ensuring high levels of quality and traceability throughout all processes.
Key Responsibilities for Stores Operative:
Manage the booking-in of goods and maintain full traceability across systems
Locate, inspect, and manage components for production jobs
Kit components for production, maintaining accurate records
Update and maintain shortage lists, keeping relevant teams informed
Pack completed assemblies to customer requirements
Organise domestic and international shipments, including export documentation and courier coordination
Perform general administrative tasks and ad hoc duties as neededSkills & Experience for Stores Operative:
Previous despatch/logistics or warehouse experience required
Experience in engineering or manufacturing preferred, ideally in highly regulated industries
Strong IT literacy, including Excel, MRP systems, and customer portals
Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with couriers, customers, and cross-functional teams
Meticulous attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Hands-on, proactive, and hard-working approachIf you’re used to handling admin, coordination, or logistics tasks in a highly regulated or manufacturing setting, we’d love to hear from you