At a Glance
- Tasks: Support warehouse operations with packing, dispatch, and stock control.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a hands-on warehouse environment.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £27,000, 20 days leave, and Christmas closure.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent growth opportunities in Basildon.
- Why this job: No experience needed; full training provided to kickstart your career.
- Qualifications: Physically fit, reliable, and able to follow procedures.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27000 £ per year.
A practical, hands-on opportunity for a reliable Warehouse Operative to support goods in/out, packing, dispatch, stock control and courier coordination, involving regular lifting and carrying of stock. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – FULL ON THE JOB TRAINING PROVIDED.
If you’ve previously worked as a Warehouse Operative, then great. If not, and you’re physically fit with the ability to work on your feet for most of the day, moving stock around the warehouse and live within 10 miles of Basildon (SS1 6), then we will also consider your application, as the company will provide full on the job training.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Goods In Operative, Dispatch Operative, Stock Control Assistant.
SALARY: starting at £27,000 per annum and rising to £29,500 per annum, after successfully completing the probation period.
LOCATION: Basildon, Essex (SS16) (You should live within a 10 mile commute to the site)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to hold a Full Driving Licence.
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to support day-to-day warehouse operations, including goods in, goods out, stock control, packing, courier liaison, dispatch paperwork and warehouse record keeping. As a Warehouse Operative you will carry out a very hands-on role involving lifting and carrying stock, preparing orders, checking deliveries and helping to maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse. Previous warehouse experience is desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided. The Warehouse Operative will work closely with the Warehouse Manager and wider team to keep operations organised, compliant, accurate and safe.
DUTIES
- Goods in and Goods Out: Complete warehouse procedures accurately in line with relevant SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Stock Handling: Book in stock and place goods correctly on the appropriate shelving and storage areas
- Manual Handling: Lift, carry, move and organise stock safely as part of a practical, hands-on warehouse role
- Health and Safety: Follow health and safety procedures and ensure anyone entering the warehouse wears the correct protective clothing
- Stock Checks: Monitor warehouse stock, support regular stock takes and keep records accurate and up to date
- Temperature Logs: Maintain temperature records throughout the warehouse and complete fork truck logs where applicable
- Courier Liaison: Contact couriers for collections and deliveries and oversee stock moving in and out of the warehouse
- Product Checks: Check incoming stock for signs of tampering or falsified medicine and report concerns immediately
- System Records: Take scans or pictures of incoming products and add them to the computer system
- Dispatch Preparation: Pack shipments, add correct paperwork and provide shipment images to the Sales Manager
- Warehouse Standards: Keep the warehouse clean, swept and organised, including packing materials, pallets, boxes and tape
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Willing and able to carry out a practical warehouse role involving lifting, carrying, packing and moving stock
- Able to follow procedures accurately and work in line with company standard operating procedures
- Able to follow safe working practices and protective clothing requirements
- Able to check stock, paperwork, labels, product condition and records carefully
- Fluent written and spoken English with the ability to liaise clearly with managers, couriers and colleagues
- Able to upload scans, images and records to a computer system
- Full UK driving licence
- Able to take instruction from the Warehouse Manager and work reliably as part of a team
- Able to keep work areas clean, organised and ready for daily warehouse operations
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience working in a warehouse, logistics, stock control, goods in/out, packing or dispatch environment
- Willingness to keep up to date with relevant GDP training focused on the role
- Understanding of cold chain or temperature-controlled stock handling
- Awareness of cytotoxic medicine storage or similar controlled warehouse processes
BENEFITS
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- The business closes over the Christmas period, with employees only required to use one day’s annual leave during this time
- Discretionary bonus, subject to performance, at the Warehouse Manager’s discretion
- Starting salary to be reviewed following successful completion of the probation period
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14872
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