Central Stores Operative

Certex UK have an exciting opportunity for a Central Stores Operative to join our team in Harworth (DN11 8RY), near Doncaster.

The Central Stores Operative plays a key role in the smooth running of warehouse operations by managing the movement of goods in and out, processing warehouse tasks, preparing stock for branch replenishment, and organising transport and documentation for outgoing products. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, IT competency, and forklift handling skills.

The successful applicant will be part of our Lifting Solutions Group, the largest lifting organisation in Europe, comprising of 22 companies with over 100 locations Worldwide including the USA, Australia, and Taiwan.

Certex UK is committed to providing a working environment in which all our employees are able to realise their full potential and to contribute to our business success by providing equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs, age or sexual orientation.

Key Responsibilities:

Goods In:

• Receive, inspect, and sign for incoming goods.
• Check deliveries against purchase orders and report discrepancies.
• Enter stock into the inventory system and store it in designated locations.

Goods Out:

• Pick and prepare stock orders accurately based on work order requirements.
• Organise packaging, labelling, and documentation as required
• Book and coordinate collections with transport providers.
• Ensure goods are shipped in line with schedule and specifications.

Warehouse & Inventory:

• Maintain accurate stock records and support regular stock takes.
• Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and organised.
• Follow health & safety and company procedures.

Production Support:

• Assist with the processing and packing of goods as required

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar warehouse or logistics role.
• Forklift licence experience.
• IT literate – capable of using inventory software, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), and basic logistics tools.
• Experience preparing despatch paperwork and working with transport providers.
• Familiarity with warehouse procedures and safe manual handling practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus statutory bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity & Adoption Leave & Pay
• Private medical insurance
• 4x salary death in service life insurance benefit
• Contributory pension scheme paid through salary sacrifice
• Free on-site parking

About Us:

Certex UK belongs to the Lifting Solutions Group within Axel Johnson International, which comprises more than 200 companies and employs 5,700 individuals in 34 countries. Axel Johnson International is in turn part of Axel Johnson, a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating globally.

Axel Johnson has a dedicated long-term approach to ownership, emphasising sustainable progress and collaboration. The focus lies on the acquisition and development of companies specialising in technical components and industrial solutions.