Warehouse Operative

Logistics Operative (nights) - Bury
The Cormar Carpet Company is a proud, British, family-run business and has been making carpets since 1956 at our two mills in Lancashire. We make and deliver our carpets to around 3,000 Cormar Carpet Company retailers across the UK and Ireland, with a fleet of over 65 vehicles. We've won over forty carpet and flooring industry awards, including being voted "Best Carpet Manufacturer 2017" by readers of Interiors Monthly and F1 "Carpet Supplier Of The Year" for the last 13 years.
Job Purpose
As a Logistics Operative, you will play an important role in the smooth and efficient running of Cormar's warehouse operations. Working as part of the night shift team, you will help with picking, packing, loading, and stock movement activities to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time. You will also help maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping across the site.
Values in Action
At Cormar, our values guide how we work. In this role, you will:
* Trust - Handle goods safely and accurately, ensuring stock records and deliveries are always correct.
* Respect - Work safely and respectfully with colleagues and supervisors, keeping the workplace tidy and organised.
* Ambition - Take pride in your work and look for ways to improve efficiency and accuracy in warehouse processes.
* Together - Support your team to meet daily targets, cover duties when needed, and contribute to a positive shift environment.
* Reliable - Be dependable in attendance and performance, completing your work to a high standard every shift.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out warehouse duties including picking, packing, loading, and stock movements.
* Operate forklift trucks, boom lifts, and other machinery safely and effectively.
* Use RF scanners and warehouse systems to record stock transactions accurately.
* Ensure all products meet the required quality standards before dispatch.
* Maintain agreed housekeeping and safety standards across the warehouse.
* Support with regular stock counts and assist in maintaining accurate inventory records.
* Work flexibly across the team, supporting colleagues and covering other tasks when required.
* Follow all company health and safety procedures and report any incidents, damage, or hazards immediately.
* Contribute to improvement initiatives that support safety, efficiency, and teamwork.
Team Cormar
* Promote and live Cormar's values in your daily work.
* Work positively as part of the warehouse team to meet shared goals.
* Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others.
* Support company improvement initiatives such as surveys and culture programmes.
* Understand how your work supports the wider business objectives.
* Assist the Operations Supervisor in delivering team targets and maintaining performance.
Ideal Skills & Qualifications
* Previous experience operating a forklift truck (FLT) - essential.
* Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate clearly.
* Good understanding of warehouse operations and stock control.
* Able to work accurately and meet deadlines under pressure.
* Basic IT and administrative skills for recording stock and order information.
* Flexible and willing to take on a variety of warehouse tasks as needed.
Hours: 40 hours per week on the night shift, Sunday - Thursday, 10pm - 6am.
Salary: The hourly rate is £15.88 and the weekly shift allowance is £155.63 + benefits including Discretionary annual bonus. 31 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 5 years service, plus 4 days holiday purchase scheme. Healthcare scheme and pension (company matches employees contribution up to 10%) after 3 months service. Cycle to work scheme
To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Cormar Carpets within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role.
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