Masstemps are currently recruiting for a full-time permanent stores operative to join a busy and expanding manufacturing company based in the heart of Pershore. Key responsibilities: Operate and be responsible for stores area on an orderly, accessible, and safe basis. Work with procurement team to ensure inventories of generic parts and materials are adequate at all times Responsible for the cost control of stocks and leading and participating in initiatives to eliminate waste and financial over-provision of stock Participate in the establishment of and ensuring adherence and able to demonstrate sound protocols / inventory management processes for accurate perpetual stock records including process for regular test counts and follow up of discrepancies to allow correction of systems or proper application of process where required Assisting management to identify slow moving and stocks at risk of obsolescence Working with quality control team to ensure materials inwards are checked prior to booking in and adequate quarantine procedures are applied for failed goods / making appropriate arrangements for returns Covering the area to book in parts as required, Kitting and Works Orders Maintain adequate security procedures for valuable and at-risk stocks To supervise waste disposal process on site, including maintaining all documentation required for environmentally sound disposal 10. Making sure storage of any dangerous substances / materials is compliant with appropriate supplier guidance, or guidance offered by the company's health and safety staff / senior management 11. Ensure all stores staff are suitably trained and compliant with health and safety guidance within the factory 12. Ensure the stores team comply with all cyber security protocols, Defence Sector customer security requirements and customer / supplier non-disclosure / confidentiality requirements 13. Ensure booking in and issues process is compliant with business traceability requirements 14. Management and development of the stores team including recruitment, disciplinary and training 15. Offering stores team leadership with clear standard setting and compliance with best practice across the stores team 16. Ability to participate with the senior management team in effective management of all stock related matters Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 7:45-5pm Friday 7:45am-1pm Rate of pay: £13.85 per hour - £14.42 per hour If you wish to apply for this role please submit your CV and call