Stores and Service Operative
Location: Cwmbran
Salary: £27K
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practical and organised individual to join a growing operations team based in Cwmbran. This role combines hands-on mechanical work with warehouse responsibilities, offering variety and the chance to develop technical skills in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a mechanically inclined mindset with proven technical problem-solving and troubleshooting capability, as well as practical hands-on mechanical and/or electrical knowledge or experience. Candidates must also have counterbalance forklift experience.
Key Responsibilities
Perform in-house assembly, servicing, refurbishment, and testing of mechanical equipment, with a focus on valve-related products
Manage components through all stages of production, from work-in-progress to finished goods, ensuring quality and accuracy
Handle incoming and outgoing deliveries, including inspection, booking in stock, and preparing orders for dispatch
Maintain accurate inventory records using internal systems
Safely operate workshop tools, equipment, and machinery, including forklifts where applicable
Work to schedules and deadlines to meet operational requirements
Coordinate shipments with external logistics providers
Keep the workshop and warehouse areas clean, organised, and well-maintained
Follow all health & safety procedures, including correct use of PPE
Support quality standards and internal processes in line with company policies
Assist with additional tasks as required to support day-to-day operations
Essential Requirements
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
Mechanically minded with a hands-on approach
Basic mechanical and/or electrical knowledge is desirable
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible, proactive, and solution-focused attitude
Confident in problem-solving and troubleshooting
Experience with inventory systems and general IT skills
Educated to secondary level or equivalent
Forklift or counterbalance experience is an advantage
Benefits:
Sick pay
Company pension
22 days annual leave + bank holidays
On-site parking
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