Storesperson

Storesperson

The Opportunity

An opportunity is available for an experienced Storesperson / Material Handling Operator to join a busy logistics and stores operation in Lincoln on an initial 6-month rolling contract. This role is ideal for someone with previous warehouse, stores, or materials handling experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy.

You will work as part of a logistics team, supporting the receipt, storage, movement, and picking of materials across two local sites. The role requires a self-motivated, quick-thinking individual with excellent attention to detail. Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is essential, and experience with SAP, forklifts/MHE, and overhead cranes is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming deliveries and materials.
• Check deliveries against relevant documentation and ensure goods are correctly received.
• Complete goods receipting and stock transactions using SAP/WMS systems.
• Ensure materials are booked into the correct locations accurately and efficiently.
• Put away materials into designated storage locations.
• Pick and kit materials in preparation for production or internal requirements.
• Carry out material movements using forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Safely operate overhead cranes where required.
• Pick materials from high-rise racking and other storage locations.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure inventory movements are correctly recorded.
• Work closely with other departments to resolve delivery, stock, and material-related issues.
• Investigate discrepancies and identify practical solutions to day-to-day stores and logistics problems.
• Support colleagues and other departments in removing workday blockers.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.
• Follow all relevant health, safety, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a warehouse, stores, logistics, or materials handling environment.
• WMS experience - essential.
• Experience using SAP or another warehouse/inventory management system.
• Previous experience operating forklifts or other MHE.
• An in-date FLT/MHE licence is highly desirable.
• Good computer literacy and confidence using warehouse management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling stock and recording transactions.
• Good problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and find practical solutions.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to learn new processes and tasks quickly.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Desirable Experience

• Current/in-date forklift certification.
• Counterbalance FLT experience.
• Experience with high-rise racking.
• Overhead crane experience.
• SAP experience, particularly within a warehouse, stores, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with WMS systems.
• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience handling technical or engineering components and materials.

The Role

You will join an established stores and logistics team supporting a busy engineering operation across two Lincoln sites. Training will be provided on site processes and systems, and you will be expected to become competent across a range of activities, including offloading vehicles, checking deliveries, booking materials into SAP, storing materials correctly, and picking items from high-rise racking and other locations.

This role requires on-site presence five days per week and the ability to travel between two local sites as needed.