Warehouse Stores Operative
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Stores Team Member – Head Office
Full-Time | Reports to: Warehouse Lead / Transport Manager
At Wenzel’s the Bakers, we’ve been proudly serving our local communities with quality baked goods since 1975. As a family-founded business, our values are rooted in community, quality, and innovation. We believe in creating a supportive workplace where our people feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.
We’re now looking for a reliable and detail-focused Stores Person to join our Head Office team and play a vital role in keeping our operation running smoothly.
The Role
As a Stores Team Member, you’ll ensure stock is received, stored, controlled, and issued accurately and safely. You’ll help maintain a clean, compliant, and well-organised stores and yard environment while supporting stock control and ordering activities.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being active, organised, and part of a busy operational team.
Key Responsibilities
Receive and check deliveries for quantity, condition, temperature, and accuracy against paperwork
Accurately record goods in using company systems
Store stock safely using correct stacking, labelling, and location controls
Pick and issue stock correctly and efficiently
Carry out regular stock checks, cycle counts, and support full stock takes
Investigate discrepancies and report variances
Monitor stock levels and highlight shortages or trends
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the stores, warehouse, and yard
Manage pallets, waste, recycling, and external yard safety
Safely load and unload vehicles when required
Operate MHE/FLT equipment (subject to training and authorisation)
Follow all health and safety procedures including PPE and safe manual handling
Complete required training and support wider operational needs when necessary
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Experienced in a stores, warehouse, or stock control environment (desirable)
Detail-oriented with strong counting and record-keeping accuracy
Well organised and able to maintain orderly stock control
Confident using basic systems for goods in and stock management
A strong communicator who works well with drivers and site teams
Health and safety conscious, with good manual handling awareness
Physically capable of lifting, moving stock, and working in a yard environment
Proactive, positive, and committed to maintaining high standards
An FLT licence (Counterbalance and/or Reach) is desirable, or willingness to be trained if required.
What We Offer
A stable, full-time role within a well-established family business
A supportive and team-focused working environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
The opportunity to be part of a growing and community-driven brand
Annual salary of £27,500, 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off!
If you’re dependable, organised, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced operational team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Wenzel’s family!
- Department
- Logistics
- Role
- Stores Operations
- Locations
- Wenzel's Head Office and Bakery