Stores Operative

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries from suppliers and other sources, verifying goods against documentation and accurately booking them into the system.
• Determine and carry out required inspection processes, decant goods where necessary, generate and apply labels, and progress items to the next stage.
• Scan and upload documentation to maintain accurate digital records.
• Store received goods in correct locations and update system records accordingly.
• Pick and issue materials for shop orders, sales orders, customer orders, shortages, and material requisitions in line with the production schedule.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and submit any required stock adjustments for finance approval.
• Liaise with the Stores Lead and Supervisor to request or transfer stock to and from offsite storage.
• Safely load and unload vehicles to support inbound and outbound logistics where qualified.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in line with health and safety standards.
• Pick, collate, and pack items for dispatch, ensuring all procedures, contract requirements, and quality standards are met.
• Respond to queries from various departments regarding stores and wider operational activities.
• Operate across Goods In, Dispatch, and Stores functions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Support cross site operations and provide cover at other locations when required.
• Adhere to and support the Tideturn transformation programme.
• Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a warehouse or stores environment.
• Proven experience in stock counting and inventory control.
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to interpret and work with data.
• Physically fit, able to handle manual tasks such as lifting, carrying, and working at height (e.g., steps/ladders).
• Forklift licence (desirable).
• Experience using ERP/MRP/PMRP stock control systems and associated reporting tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proactive and solutions focused with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Optional 9 day fortnight TOIL.
• Flexible working hours, 1pm finish on a Friday.
• Annual bonus (dependent on level).
• Hybrid working for certain job roles.
• Casual dress code.
• 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown (use three days of annual leave to cover this).
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness, etc. via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores.
• 4 annual salary life cover.
• Pension starting at 5% employer / 4% employee (employees can choose a contribution level from 4% to 70%).

Security Requirements

This role requires a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) as a minimum. Certain roles may require further national security vetting checks. Candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full security clearance with additional evidence.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion, striving to build an inclusive workplace where all individuals can make a meaningful impact.