Senior Warehouseperson

Senior Warehouseperson
Salary: between £28,000 and £32,000 (depending on experience)
Location: site based (SO16 0BT)
Hours of work: 07:30 – 16:30 (Mon – Fri)
Holiday: 25 days (plus bank holidays)
Please note this role is currently on hold
Are you an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys taking ownership, leading by example and making sure operations run smoothly?
Essco is looking for a reliable and proactive Senior Warehouseperson to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in keeping our warehouse organised, safe and efficient while supporting both warehouse operations and production activities.
About the Role
As our Senior Warehouseperson, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and running of the warehouse, ensuring materials, stock and finished products are managed accurately and efficiently.
Working closely with the production team, you'll help ensure materials are available when needed, deliveries are managed effectively and customer orders are dispatched accurately and on time.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking to take the next step in their career and become an important part of a growing business within the HVAC sector.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing the day-to-day organisation of the warehouse
* Maintaining accurate stock records and inventory control
* Conducting stock checks, PI counts and stock takes
* Managing goods in and goods out processes
* Loading and unloading vehicles safely
* Operating a forklift and other warehouse equipment
* Picking, checking, packing and preparing orders
* Working closely with production to ensure material availability
* Supporting and coordinating the production team when required
* Promoting a strong health and safety culture
* Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient warehouse environment
* Liaising with suppliers, transport providers and internal teams
* Supporting continuous improvement of warehouse processes and procedures
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Previous warehouse experience, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, HVAC, construction or a similar environment
* Strong stock control and inventory management experience
* A valid forklift licence
* Experience loading and unloading goods safely
* Good understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
* Experience supporting or leading a team
* Basic computer and warehouse system skills
Desirable
* First Aid qualification
* Fire Marshal qualification
* Additional health and safety or warehouse-related qualifications
* Experience working within an HVAC or production environment
You'll be:
➜Safety-conscious and proactive
➜Reliable, organised and dependable
➜A confident team player and leader
➜Comfortable working in a busy environment
➜Practical, hands-on and solutions-focused
➜Able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
➜Passionate about maintaining high standards of quality and service
Why Join Essco?
At Essco, we're committed to delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We recognise that our people are key to our success and we're looking for individuals who want to make a real contribution and grow with the business.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, influence warehouse performance and become an integral part of both our warehouse and production operations.
If you're someone who takes pride in maintaining accurate stock control, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting and coordinating a small team, we'd love to hear from you