Stores & Logistics Operative
Job Description
At Fortune Brands Innovations, we're shaping the future of high-quality, precision manufacturing—Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of a collection of leading luxury UK brands: Shaws of Darwen, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria & Albert Baths, which we market under the umbrella brand, House of Rohl.
\nIn addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology.
\nIf you are looking for opportunities within a progressive, innovative and nurturing organisation, and have the energy, passion and commitment to deliver excellence, we would love to hear from you.
\nWe currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Stores & Logistics Operative within our growing team.
\nIn a nutshell, you will be responsible for:
\nWorking as part of the Stores and Logistics team, you will support the efficient flow of materials, goods and components across the manufacturing site. This includes receiving and storing parts, supporting assembly with materials, preparing and scanning trays, and handling the despatch and loading of finished goods. You will ensure accuracy of stock, maintain safe working practices and uphold strong communication across departments.
\nKey Responsibilities:
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- Receive parts from the machine shop and external sites. \n
- Verify deliveries and ensure paperwork matches physical goods. \n
- Scan and locate trays/parts into the correct storage areas in a timely and accurate manner. \n
- Maintain correct inventory levels and escalate discrepancies. \n
- Consolidate stock to optimise space utilisation. \n
- Maintain organisation and housekeeping standards in all storage areas. \n
- Restock assembly cells with purchased parts and materials as required. \n
- Remove trays and materials not required from assembly when needed. \n
- Kit assembly lines following Team Leader plans. \n
- Support assembly by replenishing materials and ensuring uninterrupted production flow. \n
- Empty rubbish bins in Assembly, Stores and Mezzanine areas to maintain cleanliness. \n
- Fill empty 4-level trays ready for next-day despatch. \n
- Scan and wrap 4-level trays for transport to Shaw Road or other locations. \n
- Print labels, activate works orders and manage logistics area tray movements. \n
- Reduce counts by scanning trays accurately and promptly. \n
- Load vehicles using forklifts safely and efficiently. \n
- Ensure outgoing shipments match despatch documentation and bookings. \n
- Book deliveries and verify accuracy of paperwork for goods despatched. \n
What you will already have:
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- Experience in a warehouse or stores environment (preferred, not essential). \n
- A strong work ethic. \n
- Good organisational and time management skills. \n
- Ability to work on your own initiative. \n
- Attention to detail and accuracy. \n
- Physical ability to lift and move materials in line with manual handling guidelines. \n
- Basic computer and scanner skills (training provided). \n
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills. \n
- A desire to learn. \n
What your colleagues say about you:
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- An ideas- and solutions-focused person \n
- An excellent, engaging communicator, confident communicating at all levels \n
- Very organised and methodical \n
- Able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing \n
- A very high level of attention to detail \n
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