Store Logistics Operative

Morris & Spottiswood are one of the UK's leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E and construction services. As a family owned business with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and place significant value on our people, our clients and the communities we serve.

We are looking for a practical, organised and proactive Store Logistics Operative to support the smooth running of our stores operation in Whitstable. This is a hands on role where you will help ensure materials are received, recorded, stored and delivered accurately to our joinery workshop and construction sites.

About the Role

As Store Logistics Operative, you will play an important part in keeping materials moving efficiently across the business. You will manage goods in and goods out, maintain accurate stock records, support site deliveries and work closely with Procurement, Project Managers, Site Managers, workshop teams and transport providers. The role requires strong attention to detail, a hands on approach and a commitment to maintaining a safe, tidy and well organised store environment.

What You'll Be Doing Receiving and Recording Materials

• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming deliveries safely, checking all items against purchase orders and delivery notes
• Record receipts accurately in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and report any shortages, damages or discrepancies promptly

Preparing Orders and Site Deliveries

• Pick, pack, issue, and prepare materials and documentation for the joinery workshop and construction sites
• Coordinate and track site deliveries with project teams and external transport providers, ensuring proof of delivery is captured

Managing Stock and Systems

• Maintain accurate stock records in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, including regular stock checks and cycle counts
• Investigate stock variances, monitor stock levels and raise replenishment requirements with relevant teams

Working with Teams and Suppliers

• Work closely with Procurement, Project Managers, Site Managers, workshop teams and transport providers to support stock planning and site delivery requirements

Keeping the Stores Safe and Organised

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe store environment, ensuring safe manual handling, correct storage and compliance with company Health & Safety procedures
• Support continuous improvement, audits, management reporting and other reasonable operational duties as required
• Reduce material waste and costs by controlling surplus or obsolete stock, assessing reuse potential and avoiding unnecessary collection, transport, storage or disposal

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a store, warehouse or logistics role, ideally within construction or manufacturing, including goods in and goods out
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage stock or procurement systems confidently
• Good communication, teamwork and stakeholder liaison skills

Beneficial

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV or a similar ERP system and an understanding of construction materials or joinery products
• Forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one

About You

• Reliable, proactive, well organised and able to manage changing priorities under pressure
• Practical, hands on and committed to safety, accuracy, ownership and high standards

Interested?

If you are an organised and reliable individual who enjoys practical, hands on work and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly, we would like to hear from you.

Valuing People at Morris & Spottiswood

Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

One of our core values is to "Value People". We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front of mind.

Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education.