Warehouse Operative - KT1 - KT24

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Warehouse Operative to join their busy team.  The successful applicant will have control of the warehouse reporting into an off site operations manager along with onsite management.

Applications from suitably qualified ex-military personnel (Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Marines) will be particularly relevant for this position, but other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Role

Receiving & processing of incoming stock, picking and shipping orders. Managing, organising and retrieving stock in the warehouse.

This is a full time role Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm.

Main Purpose and Responsibilities

• To contribute to the development of storage, receiving and delivery system of the warehouse and to be able to fulfil the customers/suppliers needs
• To maintain accurate stocks of finished goods and materials by assembling customers and production orders accurately following procedures and to be delivered on time and the right quantity
• Responsible for ‘Goods In’ and ‘Goods Out’ areas and that all activities are carried out according to proper procedures

• Pick all customers and production orders accurately following relevant procedures
• Receive ‘Goods In’ according to relevant procedures
• Maintain high levels of organisation and housekeeping to maximise space
• Responsible for the checking and reporting of faults on the warehouse equipment, forklift, pallet tracks and racks
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is processed accurately according to procedures
• Cross training to cover Production Co-ordinator when on holiday.
• Contribute to the development of an environment of continual improvement by suggesting ideas that can help to achieve company objectives
• To work in co-operation and in collaboration as a team member to ensure that team objectives are met
• Comply with all quality procedures as per quality procedures manual
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations

Essential Skills

• Full clean driving licence.
• Forklift licence desirable but not essential – Training may be available.
• Manual lifting
• Safety conscious at all times, observant and with good attention to detail
• Organisation & commitment, understand the importance of tight schedules
• Problem solver and able to adapt quickly to ever changing situations in a pressured environment
• Prepared to take responsibility and be held accountable
• Approachable and reliable
• Committed to delivery and customer focused (internal and external)
• Ability to establish good working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels
• Numeracy, Literacy and a good understanding of computer software.

Interested applicants will be expected to complete and return by email a simple application form to which CVs must be pasted.