Warehouse Operative

Stores Operative – Automotive Manufacturing

Dagenham, East London £28,000 – £31,000 per annum (DOE) Full-time | Perm | Rotating Shifts

A leading automotive manufacturer based in Dagenham is seeking a reliable and motivated Stores Operative to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced industrial environment, with the potential to secure a permanent position following a successful probation period.

The Role

As a Stores Operative, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the site, ensuring materials and goods are handled efficiently, accurately, and safely.

Key Responsibilities

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• Receiving and checking incoming deliveries
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• Booking goods onto internal and customer systems (full training provided)
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• Storing and managing stock effectively
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• Picking orders to requisition
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• Preparing outbound shipments
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• Delivering goods across the plant
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• Handling COSHH-controlled products
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• Supervising receipt of bulk deliveries (e.g. road tankers up to 30,000L)
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• Operating Counterbalance, Reach trucks, and tow trucks
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• Interacting with internal teams and customers on site
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• Providing a high level of customer service at all times
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About You

Essential Skills & Attributes

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• Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial/automotive environment
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
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• Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, data entry)
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• Good communication skills with a customer-focused approach
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• Basic mental arithmetic skills
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• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role
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• Able to work independently and as part of a team
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• Committed to health & safety standards
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Desirable (Not Essential)

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• Previous warehouse or stores experience (or transferable skills)
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• FLT licences (Counterbalance B1 / Reach D1 / Tow Trucks)
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• Experience with stock control systems
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• Customer-facing experience
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• Full UK driving licence
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Note: FLT training/refresher courses can be provided for the right candidate.

Working Hours & Shifts

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• 37.5 hours per week
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• Monday to Friday
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Rotating Shift Pattern (8-hour shifts):

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• Early: 06:30 – 14:30
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• Late: 14:30 – 22:30
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• Night: 22:30 – 06:30
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Typical rotation (subject to business needs):

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• Week 1: Early
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• Week 2: Late
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• Week 3: Early
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• Week 4: Late
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• Week 5: Nights
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Contract Details

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• Successful candidates will be offered a permanent contract with Rubix following probation
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• Immediate start available
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