Role Overview
We are looking foran experiencedanddependable SeniorWarehouse Operative tosupport the smooth running of day-to-day warehouse operations. The successful candidate will take a hands-on role in receiving goods, stock control, picking, packing,dispatchand housekeeping, while also supporting the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager with team coordination, training, quality checks andmaintaininghigh standardsof accuracy,safetyand productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead by example in all day-to-day warehouse activities, including goods-in, stock movement, picking, packing and dispatch.
Receive,unloadand check incoming deliveries against paperwork or system records, ensuring discrepancies are reported promptly.
Support the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager with organising workloads, prioritising tasks and helping the team meet daily operational targets.
Provide guidance,supportand on-the-job training to warehouse colleagues, including new starters whererequired.
Check picked and packed orders for accuracy,qualityand presentation before dispatch.
Monitor stock locations,rotationand storage standards to ensure goods are organised safely and efficiently.
Carry out regular stock checks, investigatevariancesand support inventory control activities.
Use handheld scanners, warehouse managementsystemsor paperwork tomaintainaccuraterecords.
Load and unload vehicles safely, following site procedures and ensuring goods are handled correctly.
Identifyand report damaged, missing or incorrect goods, equipment issues,hazardsor process concerns.
Promote good housekeeping standards and ensure the warehouseremainsclean,tidyand free from hazards.
Follow and reinforce all health and safety procedures, including manual handling guidance and correct use of PPE.
Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks,trolleysor forklift trucks where trained and authorised.
Work closely with colleagues,supervisorsand other departments to resolve issues andmaintainefficient workflow.
Undertake any reasonableadditionaldutiesrequiredto support warehouse operations.
Skills and Experience:
Previousexperience in a warehouse,logistics, distribution,productionor stock control role is essential.
Experience supporting,trainingor guiding colleagues in a warehouse environment is desirable.
Strong attention to detail anda high levelof accuracy when handling stock,ordersand records.
Good understanding of warehouse processes, stock rotation, inventorycontroland dispatch procedures.
Ability to organise tasks, prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
Reliable,punctualand able to set a positive example for others.
Good communicationand teamwork skills, with the confidence to escalate issues when needed.
Basic numeracy, literacy and computer or scanner skills.
Comfortable with physical work, including standing, walking,liftingand moving items during a shift.
Forklift,counterbalanceor reach truck licence is desirable where relevant.
Health and Safety
The SeniorWarehouse Operative must take responsibility for their own health and safety andhelp promote safe working practices across the warehouse team. This includesfollowing company procedures, reporting hazards, using equipment correctly, wearing required PPE,supporting safemanual handlingpractices and encouraging colleagues tomaintainsite safetystandards.
Working Conditions
The role may involve shift work, early starts, late finishes, weekends or overtime depending on business needs.
The role involves regular physical activity, including lifting, carrying,bendingand standing for extended periods.
The warehouse environment may include varying temperatures, moving vehicles,machineryand busy operational areas.
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate or salary reflecting senior warehouse responsibilities. Potential to earn a higher hourly rate, once probation passed
Training and development opportunities.
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for progression into warehouse supervisor, team leader,logisticsor stock control roles.
28 days holiday (including bank holidays), Holidays to increase after 2 years service, Workplace Pension, MHE licence Opertunities
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