Warehouse Operative

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced and organised Warehouse Operative to join a busy manufacturing and production environment in Royston.

You will play a key role in managing warehouse operations, stock control, kitting and material flow, ensuring components and materials are delivered to production on time and in full.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in warehouse or stores operations within a manufacturing environment, who has experience managing inventory, working with ERP systems and supporting production requirements in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities as a Warehouse Operative

• Manage the accurate and timely picking and kitting of materials in line with production schedules.

• Ensure materials are delivered to production lines on time and in full.

• Manage stock control, inventory records and warehouse locations.

• Carry out regular stock checks, cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.

• Identify and monitor material shortages, working with relevant departments to resolve issues.

• Oversee the receiving, storage and dispatch of goods.

• Maintain an organised and efficient warehouse layout.

• Support inbound and outbound logistics activities.

• Follow Lean warehouse practices, including Kanban, Just-in-Time (JIT) and 5S.

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and material flow.

• Work closely with production, planning, procurement and supply chain teams.

• Maintain accurate material tracking and stock traceability.

• Ensure all warehouse activities comply with health and safety regulations.

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills & Experience as a Warehouse Operative

• Minimum 5 years'' experience in a warehouse or stores role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing material flow within a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering setting.

• Knowledge of multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) and complex assemblies.

• Experience using ERP systems or warehouse management software (Oracle experience advantageous).

• Good understanding of stock control, inventory management and material traceability.

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including Kanban, JIT and VMI.

• Valid forklift licence desirable.

• Overhead gantry crane experience, including pendant operation, advantageous.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to manage changing priorities and work to production deadlines.

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Apply now or contact Mia Gandolfo at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead.