Sales / Service Operative

Pertemps Scotland TempsChester Le Streetreedpublished 09/23/2026

Service & Supply Operative Birtley | £28,000-£30,000 DOE | Permanent | Monday–Friday | Full Clean UK Driving Licence Required.

Are you organised, customer-focused and looking for a role that offers plenty of variety? We’re recruiting for a Service and Supply Operative to join the team of a global leader in the industrial gases sector, based in Birtley . This is a hands-on role combining stock control, warehouse operations, customer service and local deliveries . You’ll be responsible for making sure customers across the North East have the products they need, while keeping stock levels accurate and the warehouse running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and replenishing customer stock levels to ensure products are always available when required.
  • Carrying out regular stock checks and inventory counts at customer locations.
  • Identifying stock requirements and arranging replenishment and reorders.
  • Processing delivery notes and ensuring out-of-stock items are reordered promptly.
  • Making deliveries to customers and businesses across the local area.
  • Managing stock within the Birtley warehouse and ensuring incoming deliveries are received and recorded correctly.
  • Keeping the warehouse safe, clean, tidy and well organised.
  • Supporting the wider stock and supply operation when required.
  • Building strong, professional relationships with customers and providing a consistently high level of service.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone with experience in stock control, inventory, warehouse operations, logistics, deliveries or a similar environment who is organised, reliable and enjoys a role with responsibility. You'll need:

  • A full, clean UK driving licence .
  • Good organisational and time-management skills.
  • The ability to plan your day and manage competing priorities.
  • A proactive and flexible approach to work.
  • Good communication skills and a natural customer-focused attitude.
  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • A willingness to learn new systems and ways of working.
  • Experience with CribMaster inventory management systems or automated tool vending machines would be an advantage , although this is not essential.

If you're looking for a role where you're not stuck behind a desk all day, enjoy working with customers and have a good eye for detail when it comes to stock, this could be a great next step for you. Apply today to find out more.