Stores Operatror/driver

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Stores Operator/ Driver

Vacancy Reference: 2024/CLA-296

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary Range: £24k - £27k per annum depending on relevant experience

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes.

Our Values
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Agility
- Integrity
- Enjoyment

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field.

Our benefits include:

- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
- Pension Scheme via Royal London
- Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
- Green Car Scheme
- Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
- Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
- Private Health Insurance via Vitality
- Private Dental insurance via Bupa
- Enhanced Maternity and paternity
- 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
- 1 paid volunteering day per year
- Access to an independent financial advisor year round
- Training & development opportunities

**About the Role**

The purpose of the Stores Operator/Driver role is to ensure the efficient and accurate handling, storage, and distribution of materials and goods within the organisation and to our customers. This role is vital in maintaining an uninterrupted flow of materials to the manufacturing teams, ensuring stock levels are accurate, and playing a key role in both inbound and outbound logistics operations. The Stores Operator/Driver plays a key part in maintaining the organisation’s operational efficiency, safety standards, and overall supply chain effectiveness, while also supporting wider business activities and upholding high standards of workplace health and safety.

**Responsibilities**:
The scope of the Stores Person/Driver role includes the receipt, storage, pick/pack/dispatch and management of goods and materials within the company’s inventory system, as well as the safe and timely transportation of these materials to various locations, both on and off-site. This role encompasses unloading and loading of vehicles, maintaining accurate stock records, ensuring the organisation of outbound shipments and deliveries and upkeeping housekeeping to 5S standards. Additionally, the role involves close collaboration with multiple departments across the business.
- Receipting of goods and putting away into storage locations
- Unloading/loading vehicles of various sizes
- Updating and maintaining accurate stock figures onto MRP system
- General picking and packing duties
- Moving materials from stores to the production line
- Organising outbound shipping utilising various logistics suppliers
- Completing inventory stock counts and being involved in stock takes
- Transferring deliveries and materials using companies own fleet to various locations both on and off-site
- Raising purchase orders for material shortages and resources
- Liaising with various departments including procurement and project managers
- Working to teams KPI’s to control processes and key materials
- Housekeeping on-site locations including deep storage sites
- Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner
- Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
- When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.
- Perform other related duties as required

**About You**

**Qualifications**:
Essential
- A full UK driving licence

Desirable
- C1 Drivers Licence, training can be provided

Skills and competencies
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- General PC literacy and competent in creating and maintaining MS Excel spreadsheets.
- Following both written and verbal work instructions.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or logistics environment.