Summary
This role is critical to ensuring efficient material flow, accurate stock management, and strong operational support across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to the successful delivery of strategic projects such as CCR (New Naval)
Key Responsibilities
1. Goods Receiving & Dispatch
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Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against delivery documentation.
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Accurately process goods receipt and issue transactions within SAP.
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Identify and report discrepancies, damaged, or non-conforming goods.
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Support packing, labelling, and dispatch activities, including bespoke packaging solutions.
2. Stock Control & Inventory Management
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Maintain accurate inventory records for both company-owned and consigned stock.
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Perform regular cycle counts and annual stock checks.
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Monitor, control, and optimise stock levels to meet operational and project needs.
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Ensure correct storage conditions (including COSHH, cold storage, and long-term storage where applicable).
3. Materials Issuing & Production Support
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Pick, issue, and deliver materials to internal customers in a timely manner.
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Provide direct support to production teams to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
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Assist production with improvement initiatives, material availability, and housekeeping activities.
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Maintain traceability and accurate system transactions for all issued materials.
4. Warehouse Operations & Handling
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Operate forklifts, cranes, and other handling equipment safely and efficiently.
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Load and unload vehicles in line with safety and operational procedures.
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Organise warehouse areas to maximise efficiency and accessibility.
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Maintain high standards of housekeeping using 5S principles.
5. Continuous Improvement & Lean Activities
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Actively support and participate in all lean and continuous improvement activities across the business.
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Identify opportunities to improve logistics, stock control, and material flow processes.
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Contribute to efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimisation initiatives.
6. Project Support (Including CCR – New Naval Project)
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Support logistics and stock control requirements for key business projects.
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Contribute to all activities that enable the successful delivery of the CCR (New Naval) project).
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Ensure project materials are correctly controlled, tracked, and available when required.
7. Health, Safety & Compliance
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Promote and maintain a Safety First culture at all times.
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Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and regulations.
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Adhere to Arabelle Solutions’ 10 Life Saving Principles at all times, ensuring safe behaviours and compliance with all critical safety rules.
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Ensure safe handling, storage, and transport of all materials.
8. General Support Duties
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Assist wider logistics and maintenance teams as required.
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Repack, label, and rework materials where necessary.
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Provide flexible support across departments to meet business demands.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
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Proven experience in logistics, warehouse, or stock control environments.
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Strong working knowledge of SAP (goods receipt, goods issue, inventory control).
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Valid Forklift Truck licence.
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Strong understanding of stock management processes and procedures.
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Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills.
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Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.
Desirable
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Overhead crane licence.
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Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
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Knowledge of packing/export requirements or woodworking machinery
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Reliable, proactive, and flexible approach to work
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Strong team ethic with the ability to work collaboratively across all departments, building positive working relationships with minimal friction.
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Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
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Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and change.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Stock accuracy and inventory control
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On-time delivery to internal customers
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Goods receipting accuracy and timeliness
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Health & Safety compliance
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Contribution to continuous improvement and lean initiatives
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Support to production efficiency and project delivery
Working Conditions
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Warehouse and workshop environment
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Physical handling of materials required
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Use of lifting and handling equipment
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Occasional requirement to work outside normal hours to support operations
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