Key Information
* Location: Paddock Wood, Kent
* Salary: £12.91 per hour + £100 monthly attendance bonus
* Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm
* Benefits: Free on-site parking, hot drinks provided, retail discounts, company social events, career progression opportunities
The Opportunity
We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Goods in Warehouse Operative to join a busy distribution centre in Paddock Wood. This is a hands-on role within the inbound operation, ensuring products are received, checked, recorded and stored accurately before moving through the fulfilment process.
Key Responsibilities
Goods Receipt & Unloading
* Safely unload deliveries arriving at the warehouse.
* Inspect deliveries for visible damage or discrepancies before acceptance.
* Record delivery arrivals with photographs and relevant timestamps.
Stock Verification
* Check delivery notes, packing lists and proof of delivery documents.
* Confirm pallet quantities match accompanying paperwork.
* Verify product descriptions, batch numbers and expiry dates.
* Ensure pallets and packaging are clean, secure and correctly labelled.
Stock Counting & Quality Checks
* Accurately count stock using pallet counts, box counts or scales.
* Record quantities and apply appropriate labels.
* Carry out spot checks on products to verify accuracy, labelling and packaging integrity.
* Ensure compliance with any relevant certification requirements.
Stock Control & System Updates
* Capture accurate product dimensions and weights.
* Book stock into warehouse systems against purchase orders.
* Record shortages, overages and stock discrepancies.
* Move stock to the correct warehouse location following booking-in procedures.
Problem Resolution
* Quarantine damaged, unidentified or non-compliant stock.
* Escalate discrepancies, damages or quality concerns promptly.
* Maintain accurate records to support full stock traceability.
Equipment & Systems Used
* Barcode scanners
* Dimensional scanners
* Weighing scales
* Warehouse management systems
* Pallet trucks
* Forklift Trucks (where licensed)
Requirements
Essential
* Previous warehouse experience.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Good numeracy skills.
* Comfortable using scanners and computer systems.
* Physically fit and capable of regular lifting and unloading duties.
* Ability to work accurately within a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
* Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence.
* Experience within goods-in, stock control or inventory environments.
What We're Looking For
* Takes pride in doing things right first time.
* Enjoys a physical, hands-on working environment.
* Has a proactive and safety-conscious approach.
* Can identify and report issues quickly.
* Works well within a team while remaining organised and accountable.
Benefits
* £100 attendance bonus each month.
* Free parking.
* Complimentary hot drinks whilst on shift.
* Retail discount scheme.
* Regular social events.
* Clear progression opportunities within the warehouse operation.
Career Progression
This role offers a clear development pathway, with opportunities to expand your warehouse and equipment knowledge, support the training of new team members, and progress into supervisory and management positions within the inbound operation
Salary description
£12.91 - £12.91 per hour