Warehouse Stores Operative

Role: Stores Operative
Salary: £27,000
Full-Time
Location: Rugby

Looking for your next step in warehouse operations?
We’re searching for a reliable and driven Stores Operative to join a busy, fast-paced distribution environment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a supportive team.

About the Role As a Stores Operative, you’ll play a key part in keeping warehouse operations running smoothly. You’ll be involved in goods-in, goods-out, stock control, picking, packing, inventory accuracy, and ensuring customer orders are dispatched correctly and on time.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has worked as a Warehouse Operative, Stores Operative, Picker/Packer, Logistics Operative, Stock Controller, or within general Distribution and Supply Chain functions.
Key Responsibilities

• Receiving, unloading, and checking all deliveries
• Verifying items against supplier paperwork and reporting any discrepancies
• Accurately inputting stock movements into an inventory management system
• Labelling stock and placing it in correct warehouse locations
• Picking and packing customer orders with a high level of accuracy
• Completing final quality checks before dispatch
• Following warehouse processes, security procedures, and health & safety standards
• Operating warehouse equipment in line with training and regulations
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across all work areas
• Supporting wider warehouse operations during peak periods when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or stock-focused environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• A positive, proactive, “can-do” attitude
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed to high-quality service
• Flexibility with working hours when business needs require it

Desirable Skills

• Experience with inventory or warehouse management systems
• Forklift or mechanical handling experience (training can be provided)
• Understanding of IT equipment or technical stock (advantageous, not essential)

What You’ll Get

• £27,000 annual salary
• Full-time, 40-hour week
• A supportive, collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to develop skills and progress within operations