Warehouse Stock Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent - £23,907
Own transport required
The position
This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Stoke-on-Trent
Rate of pay: £23,907 per annum
Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Patterns: 5 days out of 7, 8-hour shifts between: 6am-12am
Working Environment – Ambient
A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative
As a Warehouse Stock Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.
Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.
Job activities
Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
Maintain integrity at all times.
Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.
RAS Benefits
Flexible working shifts patterns – just ask!
Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
Regular overtime is available
Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
Full training to help you perform at your best
Recognition Awards and Incentives
Genuine career progression
Refer a friend bonus
Job specifics
Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
About RAS
Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe’s largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.
At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.
As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.
With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.
This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.
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Your key duties:
Producing communications plans, utilising GCS tools and industry best practice
Creating written content, such as blogs or social media content tailored to different audiences
Using research techniques to gather and analyse audience and market information
Using IT tools to effectively support communications activity and campaigns
Working closely with the Press Office to support PR activities
Forming part of the team managing social media activity on a daily basis
Measuring and providing analysis of communications activities
Using creativity and initiative in developing ideas, identifying opportunities and overcoming challenges
Training:We would look for you to join us in September 2026 with your apprenticeship training beginning shortly afterwards.
As our PR and Communications Apprentice, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. As apprentices are part of our Early Careers Programme, there is the expectation you attend the office once a week as a minimum in addition to your study day.
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As well as the taught content, there will be a large amount of self-study, regular assignments, and an end-point assessment period. You must be committed to your own development and training as this element forms a significant aspect of a modern apprenticeship.
Please note: Before applying, we recommend you consider if the delivery method suits your learner needs. We would also recommend you look at the information about the apprenticeship on the training providers website as well as researching the requirements of an apprenticeship to help you decide whether an apprenticeship is right for you.Training Outcome:You will develop skills and workplace experience in this occupation which may lead to a permanent position on successful completion of your apprenticeship or the knowledge to gain employment within the wider industry.Employer Description:From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are.
We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact
We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better
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