Stores–Service Operative
Location: Cwmbran
A leading supplier of process equipment and engineering solutions to the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology sectors is expanding its UK operations and now seeks a Stores–Service Operative to join its growing team.
This role is ideal for someone organised, mechanically inclined, and eager to develop their technical skill set within a supportive and fast‑paced environment.
About the Role
Working from the Cwmbran facility and reporting to the UK Operations Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of stores, workshop, and service activities. Your responsibilities will include:
Key Duties
- Managing Goods Inwards, Goods Outwards and inventory control activities
- Overseeing stock components from work‑in‑progress to finished goods
- Preparing and supervising outgoing packages with a focus on accuracy and quality
- Carrying out in‑house assembly, overhaul and testing of products, particularly valve‑related equipment
- Operating workshop equipment including forklifts, tools and testing devices
- Coordinating inbound and outbound freight with logistics partners
- Supporting workshop scheduling in line with operational requirements
- Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to PPE and safety guidelines
- Ensuring workshop and stores areas, tools and equipment are well maintained
- Working in line with ISO 9000 Quality and Health & Safety procedures
- Assisting with additional tasks to support wider business operations
About You
The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, hands‑on approach and a willingness to learn. You should have:
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
- A mechanically minded approach with practical problem‑solving ability
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and a positive, innovative attitude to work
- Experience using inventory management or other company IT systems
- Secondary level education or equivalent
- Practical mechanical and/or electrical knowledge (advantageous)
- Forklift/Counterbalance experience