Stores Assistant

Stores Assistant
Near Hailsham, East Sussex

Recruitment South East are delighted to be recruiting for a Stores Assistant on behalf of a well-established and growing precision engineering business based near Hailsham, East Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous stores, warehouse, logistics or shipping experience who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accuracy, organisation, and high standards throughout the workplace.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production and warehouse operations, ensuring materials are received, stored, picked, packed and dispatched efficiently whilst maintaining excellent stock accuracy and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the stores department.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Receiving, unloading, checking and storing goods safely and accurately
- Picking, packing and preparing orders and work orders for dispatch
- Supporting the movement and replenishment of stock to production areas
- Booking stock movements and inventory transactions onto internal systems
- Assisting with import/export shipments and preparing shipping documentation including packing lists and commercial invoices
- Liaising with couriers, freight forwarders and internal departments regarding deliveries and collections
- Carrying out stock checks and cycle counts to maintain excellent inventory accuracy
- Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages, discrepancies or damaged goods
- Ensuring all materials are labelled, handled and stored correctly
- Assisting with loading and unloading deliveries where required
- Supporting warehouse housekeeping, 5S initiatives and safe working practices
- Filing and maintaining accurate records and documentation

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Previous experience within a stores, warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Confidence using IT systems including Outlook, Excel and stock management systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- The ability to manage priorities within a busy environment
- An understanding of shipping documentation, freight processes or customs paperwork would be highly advantageous
- A forklift licence would be beneficial but is not essential
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and supportive company offering a stable and varied role within a busy warehouse and logistics environment