Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative

SG19, Bedfordshire

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

£27,000 - £30,000

Job Purpose

We are recruiting for an ambitious and self motivated Warehouse Operative to join our client in a growing team in a primarily lone working role, supporting the day to day running of warehouse and inventory operations.

This position will involve managing stock, maintaining high standards within the warehouse environment and carrying out driving duties for local deliveries and collections when required.

We are looking for someone who wants to make the role their own, bring ideas to improve processes and develop with the business, with a clear opportunity to progress into a future supervisory or management position as the team grows.

The ideal candidate will be organised, reliable, hands on and comfortable working independently within a fast paced engineering and industrial environment.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the day to day running of the warehouse department in a lone working environment

Receive, check, book in and accurately store incoming stock

Pick, pack and prepare parts and equipment for engineers and customers

Maintain accurate stock records and carry out regular stock checks and inventory audits

Ensure the stores area remains clean, organised and compliant with health & safety standards

Carry out local deliveries and collections using company vehicles when required

Liaise with suppliers, engineers and internal departments to support operational requirements

Monitor stock levels and report shortages or ordering requirements

Identify opportunities to improve stores processes, organisation and efficiency

Support the future growth and development of the stores function as the business expands

Work independently while maintaining high levels of reliability, organisation and accountability

Assist with general warehouse and operational duties as required by the business

Experience required

Previous experience in a stores, warehouse or stock control role

Full clean driving licence required

Ability to work independently in a lone working environment

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Basic IT skills and confidence using stock systems

Full UK driving licence (for local deliveries and collections)

Reliable, self-motivated and proactive approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to prioritise workload in a fast paced environment

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