Stores & Logistics Operative (Temp to Perm)

Location: Bedford

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm | Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (36.5 hours per week)

Pay: £13.50 to £14.50 per hour (DOE) Plus regular paid overtime

Temp to Perm Opportunity

Are you looking for a role where you can demonstrate your skills with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

We're looking for an organised and dependable Stores & Logistics Operative to join our client on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a permanent member of a well-established business with a small, close-knit team and excellent staff retention.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring goods move efficiently through the business. Whilst there is a hands-on element, the position has a strong focus on stock control, inventory accuracy and logistics operations.

Who are we?

Our client is a successful, well-established business with a reputation for quality and exceptional customer service.

They have a small, close-knit team where everyone supports one another, and many employees have been with the business for years. It's a friendly, stable environment where people are trusted, valued and encouraged to take ownership of their role.

Benefits

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Early finish every Friday
• £13.50 per hour
• Regular overtime available
• Overtime paid at time and one-third for the first two hours and time and a half thereafter
• Friendly, supportive team with excellent staff retention
• Opportunity to take ownership of the stores function

Duties

You'll be responsible for ensuring the stores operation runs efficiently by:

• Receiving and booking stock into the inventory system
• Checking deliveries against purchase orders
• Maintaining accurate stock records and inventory levels
• Organising stock within the warehouse
• Completing monthly stock takes and investigating discrepancies
• Picking, packing and dispatching customer orders
• Booking courier collections and preparing shipping documentation
• Issuing stock to the workshop and processing returned items
• Producing simple inventory reports
• Maintaining a safe, tidy and organised stores environment

What we'd like from you

• Previous experience in stores, inventory, warehouse or logistics
• Strong IT skills and confidence using stock control systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with the chance to secure a permanent role within a supportive business where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

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