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Stores and Logistics Assistant
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10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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7 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Logistics Assistant
Hailsham East Sussex
Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
Full-time Permanent - 37 Hours per Week
KHR are partnering with an internationally recognised specialist manufacturing company that delivers high-performance engineered systems for complex research and industrial environments.
Due to continued growth the business is looking to hire a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics Assistant to support its busy stores warehouse and production operations.
The Role
As a Logistics Assistant you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of materials throughout the business. Supporting production teams and warehouse operations you will be responsible for receiving storing picking packing dispatching and accurately transacting stock movements while helping to maintain inventory accuracy levels above 98%.
You will also support import and export activities liaising with freight partners and ensuring shipping documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive check store pick pack and dispatch materials safely and accurately
- Support production areas through timely material replenishment and work order fulfilment
- Prepare and process shipping documentation including commercial invoices packing lists and customs paperwork
- Liaise with couriers freight forwarders and internal departments to coordinate deliveries and collections
- Maintain accurate stock records and process inventory transactions using ERP systems
- Carry out cycle counts and stock checks to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages discrepancies or damaged goods
- Ensure materials are labelled stored and handled in line with company procedures
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries
- Support FIFO stock control processes and ensure stock security
- Prepare and arrange collections for suppliers and external service providers
- Support continuous improvement initiatives 5S activities and safe working practices across the warehouse and store areas
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience in a store warehouse logistics or import/export support role
- Good understanding of shipping documentation customs processes and freight movements
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when handling stock and documentation
- Experience using Microsoft Office and stock control/ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and transport partners
- Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment
- Positive proactive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Commitment to health and safety and safe working practices
- Forklift licence advantageous but not essential
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits & Culture
Our client offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the sector prioritising the health wealth and work-life balance of their staff:
Work-Life Balance: 37-hour work week with flexible working hours and 33 days of annual leave (25 days Bank Holidays).
Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance Annual Health Checks and Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers.
Financial Security: Life Insurance and a Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
Green Initiatives: Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and EV (Electric Vehicle) schemes.
Social & Facilities: A friendly culture featuring an Annual Family Fun Day and a Christmas Dinner/Dance (partners invited). The site is equipped with a canteen locker rooms and shower facilities.
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same addition if your CV is heavy with graphics etc please could you also submit a clean copy in Word. Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts industry updates and market...
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Hailsham East Sussex
Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
Full-time Permanent - 37 Hours per Week
KHR are partnering with an internationally recognised specialist manufacturing company that delivers high-performance engineered systems for complex research and industrial environments.
Due to continued growth the business is looking to hire a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics Assistant to support its busy stores warehouse and production operations.
The Role
As a Logistics Assistant you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of materials throughout the business. Supporting production teams and warehouse operations you will be responsible for receiving storing picking packing dispatching and accurately transacting stock movements while helping to maintain inventory accuracy levels above 98%.
You will also support import and export activities liaising with freight partners and ensuring shipping documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive check store pick pack and dispatch materials safely and accurately
- Support production areas through timely material replenishment and work order fulfilment
- Prepare and process shipping documentation including commercial invoices packing lists and customs paperwork
- Liaise with couriers freight forwarders and internal departments to coordinate deliveries and collections
- Maintain accurate stock records and process inventory transactions using ERP systems
- Carry out cycle counts and stock checks to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages discrepancies or damaged goods
- Ensure materials are labelled stored and handled in line with company procedures
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries
- Support FIFO stock control processes and ensure stock security
- Prepare and arrange collections for suppliers and external service providers
- Support continuous improvement initiatives 5S activities and safe working practices across the warehouse and store areas
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience in a store warehouse logistics or import/export support role
- Good understanding of shipping documentation customs processes and freight movements
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when handling stock and documentation
- Experience using Microsoft Office and stock control/ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and transport partners
- Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment
- Positive proactive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Commitment to health and safety and safe working practices
- Forklift licence advantageous but not essential
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits & Culture
Our client offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the sector prioritising the health wealth and work-life balance of their staff:
Work-Life Balance: 37-hour work week with flexible working hours and 33 days of annual leave (25 days Bank Holidays).
Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance Annual Health Checks and Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers.
Financial Security: Life Insurance and a Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
Green Initiatives: Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and EV (Electric Vehicle) schemes.
Social & Facilities: A friendly culture featuring an Annual Family Fun Day and a Christmas Dinner/Dance (partners invited). The site is equipped with a canteen locker rooms and shower facilities.
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same addition if your CV is heavy with graphics etc please could you also submit a clean copy in Word. Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts industry updates and market...
Required Skills:
storeman stores inventory control stock controller
Key Skills
- storeman
- stores
- inventory control
- stock controller
About Company
KHR - Recruitment Specialists
8 employees
KHR is an award-winning, independent, recruitment consultancy, established in 1998. Based in Kent, our team of professional, friendly recruiters offers a ‘belt and braces’ solution to your recruitment needs by using search and selection recruitment techniques hand in hand ... View more
