📍 Dagenham, East London
💷 £28,000 – £31,000 per annum (DOE)
🕒 Full-time | Temp to 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
Receiving and checking incoming deliveries
Booking goods onto internal and customer systems (full training provided)
Storing and managing stock effectively
Picking orders to requisition
Preparing outbound shipments
Delivering goods across the plant
Handling COSHH-controlled products
Supervising receipt of bulk deliveries (e.g. road tankers up to 30,000L)
Operating Counterbalance, Reach trucks, and tow trucks
Interacting with internal teams and customers on site
Providing a high level of customer service at all times
About You
Essential Skills & Attributes
Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial/automotive environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, data entry)
Good communication skills with a customer-focused approach
Basic mental arithmetic skills
Physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Committed to health & safety standards
Desirable (Not Essential)
Previous warehouse or stores experience (or transferable skills)
FLT licences (Counterbalance B1 / Reach D1 / Tow Trucks)
Experience with stock control systems
Customer-facing experience
Full UK driving licence
Note: FLT training/refresher courses can be provided for the right candidate.
Working Hours & Shifts
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Rotating Shift Pattern (8-hour shifts):
Early: 06:30 – 14:30
Late: 14:30 – 22:30
Night: 22:30 – 06:30
Typical rotation (subject to business needs):
Week 1: Early
Week 2: Late
Week 3: Early
Week 4: Late
Week 5: Nights
Contract Details
Successful candidates will be offered a permanent contract with Rubix following probation