Warehouse Operative

We’re currently looking for a new member of staff to join us on a full-time basis.

The job will consist of coordinating the stock we store and distribute to our customers. Organising incoming orders in a methodical way and preparing outgoing orders, paying close attention to detail is detrimental.

We are a small, close-knit team – still managed by the same two guys who set up the company in 2008 – and we’re still innovating. We are a rapidly growing business based in Coalville in the East Midlands. We offer a great working environment and positive company culture, which provides full support for all members of the team.

Hours of work (initial timetable / example):

Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 15:00

Main Duties:

• Organizing incoming stock loads.
• Receipt and inspection of goods received - checking for damages, checking quality and quantity of goods received against our supplier’s delivery note.
• Organising Orders being collected by customers in a methodical and timely manner.
• Organise the warehouse, ensuring the space available is well utilised.
• Manage stock rotation, ensuring older stock is dispatched prior to newer stock.
• Assisting with stock-takes.
• Working with the Warehouse & Logistics Manager to ensure all orders are prepared prior to collection.
• Ensure Health and Safety Protocol is adhered too.
• Preparing, positioning, labelling and checking outgoing orders in the dispatch area.
• Loading and unloading stock either manually or mechanically.
• Handling goods received in a safe, respectful & methodical way.
• Report and Log both returns and damages.
• Ensuring the warehouse is clean and organised at all times.
• Licensed and confident to drive a Fork Lift Truck.

Essential Criteria (Skills / Experience / Qualifications):

• 2+years’ experience within a warehouse / logistics dept.
• Counter balance forklift license holder.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Good literacy skills including fluent spoken and written English.
• Ability to prioritise & organise your own workload.
• Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate at all levels via phone, email & face to face.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Physically fit and capable of working in a warehouse environment. OR; must be experienced in manual handling as this is a hands-on role.
• Able to communicate at all levels, have a can-do attitude and can work on your own initiative under pressure.
• Mindful of Health & Safety: including checks and correct procedure is followed in relative instances.
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• Have a can-do attitude and can work on your own initiative under pressure.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £26,840.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 2 years (preferred)