Stores Warehouse Operative

Stores / Warehouse Operative Coventry | Temp to Permanent Position Are you an experienced Stores or Warehouse Operative looking for your next opportunity? Do you thrive in a busy environment where organisation, stock…

Pay rate £14/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 4 September 2026

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Stores / Warehouse Operative

Coventry | Temp to Permanent Position

Are you an experienced Stores or Warehouse Operative looking for your next opportunity? Do you thrive in a busy environment where organisation, stock accuracy, and efficiency are key? If so, we have an excellent opportunity to join a growing and successful manufacturing business in Coventry.

As a Stores/Warehouse Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring materials, components, and finished goods are accurately received, stored, and dispatched. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous warehouse, stores, logistics, or stock control experience who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving incoming deliveries and checking materials against delivery notes and purchase orders.
Booking goods into stock and accurately recording inventory movements.
Storing materials in designated warehouse locations whilst maintaining a well-organised stores area.
Picking and preparing materials for production and customer orders.
Packing and dispatching goods in line with customer requirements and delivery schedules.
Conducting regular stock checks and supporting inventory control activities.
Maintaining accurate stock records using warehouse or ERP systems.
Operating forklifts and material handling equipment safely where required.
Ensuring warehouse and stores areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working within a stores, warehouse, logistics, or stock control environment.
Good understanding of goods-in, goods-out, stock management, and inventory control processes.
Experience using stock control or warehouse management systems would be advantageous.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
A proactive and reliable approach to work.
Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance or Reach) desirable but not essential.

Why Apply?

Join an established and successful business.
Varied and hands-on warehouse and stores role.
Opportunity to develop your skills and experience.
Supportive team environment.
Immediate impact on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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If you have experience in warehouse operations, stores management, stock control, goods-in/goods-out, or logistics, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career with a company that values dedication, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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