At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a dynamic warehouse team while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Major Recruitment, a leader in warehouse staffing solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and employee recognition programmes.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible 4 on / 4 off shift pattern with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Step into a senior role and make a real impact in warehouse operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse logistics and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28800 - 35200 £ per year.
Location: Coventry
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Days & Nights
Hours: 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am
Major Recruitment is currently recruiting for a permanent Warehouse Senior Operative opportunity based in Coventry. We are looking for a warehouse professional who can act as a senior operational point of contact during their shift, supporting the Warehouse Team Leader and providing guidance to the wider warehouse team. This is a hands-on role where you will remain operational while helping to coordinate daily activities, maintain high standards and ensure work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently.
The Role
- Act as the senior operational contact during your allocated shift.
- Support the Warehouse Team Leader with the coordination of daily warehouse activities.
- Prioritise operational tasks and ensure work is completed safely and on time.
- Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and practical support to Warehouse Operatives.
- Lead by example and promote excellent standards of Health & Safety, quality and productivity.
- Complete and verify SAP/WMS transactions, stock movements, scanning activities and warehouse documentation.
- Support Goods In, Production Supply, Inventory Control and Dispatch operations.
- Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock investigations and discrepancies.
- Support the training and induction of new starters.
- Provide practical on-the-job training and assist with competency development.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, GMP and Food Safety.
- Identify and escalate operational issues, equipment failures, stock discrepancies and service risks.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and revised warehouse processes.
- Stop unsafe activities where there is an immediate risk to people, products or equipment.
Please note: This is a senior operational position and does not have formal line management responsibility.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Experience working within a warehouse or logistics environment.
- Experience across areas such as Goods In, Dispatch and Inventory Control.
- Good knowledge of SAP or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Experience using warehouse scanning systems.
- Experience operating MHE safely.
- A strong understanding of warehouse procedures and stock control.
- The ability to provide guidance, support or coaching to colleagues.
- A good understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP requirements.
- The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to remain calm and effective in a busy warehouse environment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence
- Reach Truck Licence
- Food Safety Level 2
- Manual Handling Training
- GCSEs or equivalent
Working Hours
This is a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern, covering both days and nights:
- 2 x Day Shifts: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- 2 x Night Shifts: 7:00pm - 7:00am
You must be comfortable working both 12-hour day and night shifts as part of the rotation.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 23 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension at statutory levels via Salary Exchange
- Company Sick Pay - up to 1 month in a rolling 12-month period following probation
- Retail discount scheme
- Cycle to Work / Techscheme
- Long Service Award
- GEM Awards - Employee Recognition Programme
- Employee Assistance Programme for pension members
- 4x Death in Service benefit for pension members
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within warehouse operations and take on a senior operational role supporting a busy warehouse team. If you have the relevant warehouse skills, enjoy supporting colleagues and are looking for a long-term permanent position with a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Major Recruitment or call us for more details.
Warehouse Senior Operative in Coventry employer: Major Recruitment Coventry
Major Recruitment is an outstanding employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development within the warehouse operations sector. Located in Coventry, we provide competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including a retail discount scheme and employee recognition programmes, and a unique 4 on / 4 off shift pattern that promotes work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
Contact Details:
Major Recruitment Coventry Recruitment Team
