All About Us

A H Allen Steelstock are part of Barrett Steel  the UK’s largest steel distributor and processor, with over 160 years of heritage we are still family owned and operate from  29 sites across the UK and Ireland,  holding more than 120,000 tonnes of steel stock.  Although we are a business with significant scale, our success is built on the people who make it happen every day. We continually invest in our people, the latest processing machinery, technology, and materials-handling equipment so that we can deliver an exceptional service to our customers. Our people, our customers, and the communities in which we operate are at the heart of what we do. We are a forward-thinking business that values hard work, ambition, teamwork, and are always open to new ideas.  We now have an opening for a Warehouse Operative.

All About the Role

Based at our A H Allen Steelstock Limited, Swadlincote, DE11 9EU, the purpose of this role is to ensure customers’ orders are fulfilled to the highest standards in a fast-paced environment. The Working hours are Monday to Friday 5:00am to 2:15pm

Specific tasks could include:

• Pick computer generated orders with repetitive handling/lifting of heavy and large item.
• Loading, cutting (Saws) and offloading of steel. 
• Ensure all documentation is correctly actioned for accuracy of stock.
• Transferring stock to its location using a overhead crane.
• Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers’ orders
• Keep work area clean and tidy maintain high levels of Health and Safety.
• Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirements.
• Operate machinery (only when trained to do so)

We offer you

• Highly competitive salary depending on your experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
• Barrett Steel pension 
• Career progression
• On the job training

All About You

You will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.

Essential Skills for the role: 

• The successful candidate will have experience as a Warehouse Operative but does not have to necessarily be in the Steel Industry as training will be given.
• Have a flexible attitude, be results oriented, and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Side-Loader/ Fork-Lift experience desirable, however training will be given.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety.

How it feels to work for us

We provide a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation that is respected as the UK’s leading steel stockholder. Our people are the driving force behind Barrett Steel, and we seek individuals who are passionate, hard-working, ambitious and demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude to help us build and develop the business. Barrett Steel encourages innovative thinking and has an open door for people to lead and influence change.