Warehouse Operative

Stores Operative – Automotive Manufacturing

📍 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
• Immediate start available