Stores & Dispatch Operative

Stores & Dispatch Operative (Warehouse/Trade Counter/Driver)

This role is based at our Radstock site; BA3 4BS. We re open to discussing flexible start and finish times, compressed hours or part-time working. Please talk to us about what works for you.

About us:

Somerset Solders Ltd supplies soldering, ESD, fume extraction and calibration products through Somerset Solders, and workwear, PPE and personalised uniforms through Somerset Workwear. Our customers range from electronics manufacturers and engineering firms to schools and laboratories across the UK, Europe and overseas. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a Supporter of the West of England Good Employment Charter

We are looking for an organised, IT-literate Stores Operative with good attention to detail to run goods in and dispatch at our Radstock site in Somerset. You will be able to work autonomously as well as part of the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Book in deliveries, check quantities and condition, and raise any discrepancies.
• Keep stock accurate and locations organised, and support regular stock counts.
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders for both brands, following our scan verification process.
• Prepare UK courier consignments and support export shipments.
• Resolve stock, product and shipping errors in our warehouse management system.
• Order packaging and consumables from approved suppliers.
• Serve trade counter customers and make local deliveries in the company van.
• Act as a site Fire Marshal and First Aider, carrying out scheduled call point, fire alarm and first aid kit checks. Training is provided.
• Supporting our waste reduction, recycling and responsible sourcing practices in your day-to-day work.

About you:

Essential

• Experience in a warehouse, stores or dispatch role.
• Experience of a warehouse management system, or strong IT skills and the confidence to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in getting things right first time.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Reliable, organised and happy to help across a small team.

Desirable

• Courier booking or export shipping experience.
• A current First Aid or Fire Marshal certificate.
• Experience of working to ISO 9001 procedures.

We offer:

You ll receive a full induction, ongoing training during paid working hours, opportunities for further professional development and regular one-to-ones coupled with an annual appraisal to support your development.

• Full Time Permanent Position
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly, supportive small-team environment
• Training on the company ERP system
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• We close between Christmas and New Year, usually around a week
• 20% staff discount off our products

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or background, and we particularly encourage applications from groups under-represented in our industry. We welcome applications from service leavers, reservists and military spouses and partners. We shortlist on skills and experience. If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process, just let us know and we ll be happy to help.