Warehouse Operative

Description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Location: DA4

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:30 (occasional extended hours as needed)

Role Overview

We’re looking for a reliable and proactive Warehouse Operative to support smooth warehouse operations, including picking, packing, goods inwards/outwards, forklift duties, and occasional vehicle driving. A full clean driving licence and a valid counterbalance forklift licence are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and pack products and organise appropriate dispatch, following “Goods Outwards” procedures.

• Input dispatch data via computer systems for each courier, ensuring accuracy.

• Carry out goods inwards processing and handle product returns per warehouse guidelines.

• Rotate stock to maintain traceability and trackability.

• Load and unload vehicles using counterbalance forklift truck when necessary.

• Liaise with Customer Service to determine order priority.

• Develop and refine systems with the Warehouse Supervisor to streamline operations.

• Undertake sample counting, cycle counts, and general stock control.

• Continuously improve housekeeping and health & safety standards.

• Support the Warehouse Manager with additional duties as required.

• Flexible approach with willingness to work beyond standard hours when needed.

• Follow instructions and procedures; deliver results and meet customer expectations.

• Work effectively with people, adapt to change, cope under pressure, meet personal work goals, and apply expertise & technology.

Person Specification

Essential

• Full, clean UK driving licence.

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence (e.g. RTITB, ITSSAR). not essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in warehouse operations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent decision-making under pressure.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and priorities.

• Strong organisation and multitasking abilities.

• High attention to detail in planning and execution.

• Proven track record of achieving/exceeding objectives.

• Proactive, enthusiastic, driven.

• Willingness to work outside core hours when required.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to follow safety procedures and health regulations.

• Competence in warehouse management systems and courier platforms.

• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks and extended standing.

• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• Data entry accuracy and basic numeracy for stock control.

Hours & Remuneration

• Schedule: 08:00–17:30, Monday to Friday (approx. 45 hrs/week), with occasional extended hours.

• Salary/Rate: £27, 000PA

• Benefits: Pension scheme, free parking, health & safety training, potential bonus scheme.

Contact Rosie on (phone number removed)

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