Stores Operative/Forklift Operative

Stores Operative

Reading, RG30

£14-£15 per hour

Proactive currently has an exciting opportunity for a Stores Operative/Forklift Operative to begin work for a leading business in Reading, RG30. To ensure that the stores area within the factory is run efficiently in order to provide a good reliable service to support the manufacturing process.

• Goods receiving, unloading of vehicles, checking material & relevant certification against our ISO quality criteria, booking in, identification and correct situation of material, advising Buyer of any discrepancies.
• Neat and accurate recording of information maintaining paper & electronic records and filing.
• Managing storage areas, housekeeping, plays an active part in housekeeping, maintaining stocks in a neat and organised manner.
• Dispatch, liaising with Sales & logistics for goods out, ensuring that all product is packed.
• Monitor scrap bin levels and number of bins available for production, liaising with the office to ensure timely collections.
• Monitor other waste levels (wood, recycling, general, oil, oily rags) and liaising with the office to ensure timely collections.
• To advise on preferred method of transport, safe loading of vehicles.
• Packing to the monthly distributor schedule and other inspecting and packing duties as and when required.
• Carrying out regular stock audits to support stock accuracy targets (raw material, sundries).

• Forklift licence (in date) - 6T counterbalance.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV.

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jaya Tiwari on or

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.