Stores Operative
Keep production flowing - join Penta as a Stores Operative!
- Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
- Requirements: UK Driving Licence
Stores Operative
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Are you an organised and proactive professional with a keen eye for detail?
Do you take pride in maintaining efficient stock control, ensuring timely deliveries, and keeping operations running smoothly?
At Penta Precision, we're looking for a Stores Operative to take ownership of goods in/out, and stock control while playing a key role in ensuring our production processes run seamlessly.
Mission - Stores Operative
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Your role:
As our Stores Operative, you'll be responsible for the smooth and efficient movement of materials in and out of the factory:
- Goods In: Promptly book in materials and deliveries, ensuring everything is stored correctly and maintaining a well-organised workspace.
- Goods Out: Pack components to a high standard, prepare delivery documentation, and coordinate timely collections with customers and couriers.
- Stock Control: Maintain accurate, traceable stock records, perform regular stock checks, and ensure effective storage of raw materials, finished goods, fixtures, tooling, and consumables.
- Driving & Logistics: Support material deliveries and collections using the Penta van, planning safe and efficient trips.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in department meetings, highlight improvement opportunities, and engage in cross-training and mentoring.
Why Join Penta?
We're a progressive, people focused subcontract precision machining business with big plans.
You'll join at an exciting stage as we grow our team, expand our capabilities, and continue our journey to become "the engineering company where everyone wants to work and who everyone wants to buy from."
What We're Looking For
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We're seeking a detail-oriented team player who thrives in an organised and structured environment:
- Experience & Skills: Previous experience in a stores or warehouse role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering setting.
- A valid UK driving licence (This is an essential for the role, applications without a full driving licence will not be considered).
- Organisation & Efficiency: Strong ability to manage stock, maintain accurate records, and keep workspaces tidy.
- Communication & Collaboration: Works well within a team, proactively engages with colleagues, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Practical & Technical: Forklift experience (preferred) or willingness to train.
- Commitment to Excellence: A proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and a can-do attitude.
About Penta Precision
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Founded in 1998, Penta Precision is a forward-thinking subcontract machining company with a reputation for producing high-quality, complex components across aerospace, marine, medical and more. Our recent investments in people, facilities and equipment support our long-term vision, and in 2022 we were proud winners of the Business Growth Award at the Central South Business Awards.
Our mission is clear: to become “the engineering company where everyone wants to work and who everyone wants to buy from.”
What We Offer
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- Competitive Salary: Based on experience and the importance of this role in our operations.
- Bonus Scheme: Profit-related bonus based on company performance and your alignment with Penta’s Core Values.
- Development Opportunities: Training and career growth in a forward-thinking precision engineering company.
- Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Nobody works on their birthday.
- Supportive Work Environment: A company culture focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
CURRENT VACANCIES
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We currently have the following vacancies within our business:
However, if you have relevant industry experience in the following areas and would like to register your interest, then please get in contact using the contact details below.
If you'd like to visit, have a coffee and get a better understanding of the journey we're undertaking and what we are looking to achieve for our people, then contact Alex Corbett-Ball at
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