FLT / Stores Person

Company Overview: Our client is a well-established marine logistics company based in Wallsend, providing high-quality logistics and supply chain support to the marine and offshore sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced FLT Driver / Stores Operative to join their team on a full-time basis. Role Overview: This is a varied role combining forklift operation with responsibility for managing and maintaining the company’s stores inventory. You will ensure materials, tools, and equipment are stored, tracked, and distributed efficiently, using Excel-based tracking systems (with a move to dedicated stock management software in the near future). You will be responsible for taking customer instruction and actioning those instructions in a stores enviroment. Ensuring deliveries are ready to go out on time. Key Responsibilities: * Operate counterbalance and/or reach FLTs safely and efficiently to move materials around the site. * Load and unload deliveries, ensuring goods are checked and stored correctly. * Maintain accurate stock records using Excel spreadsheets. * Support the transition from Excel-based inventory tracking to new inventory management software. * Conduct regular stock checks, reconciliations, and audits. * Ensure stores areas are kept clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards. * Liaise with production, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure materials are available when required. * Assist with general warehouse and logistics duties as needed. Requirements: * Valid Counterbalance or Reach FLT licence (RTITB or ITSSAR accredited). * Valid Driver's Licnese * Previous experience in a similar warehouse or stores role. * Strong Excel skills for inventory tracking and reporting. * Good attention to detail and organisational skills. * Willingness to adapt to new systems and software. * A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a focus on accuracy and safety. Benefits: * Overtime opportunties to increase earnings to over £30,000 * Stable, full-time hours (39 per week). * Opportunity to develop skills with modern inventory management systems. * Long-term career prospects within a growing marine logistics business