Warehouse Operative

Vital Group is one of the fastest growing providers of critical power support solutions and EV charging infrastructure in the UK. Our vision is to become the most trusted turnkey solutions partner within our respective markets, and we will do this by re-setting customer service benchmarks and transforming customer expectations with honesty, integrity, and passion.

Our work is delivered by a team of well trained, equipped, and motivated Engineers, supported by a 24/7/365 Operations capability, and led by a diversely skilled Leadership Team.

Vital Group expects all its employees to act as ‘co-owners’ of the business, and to always put safety first, followed closely by customer satisfaction and commercial success. Our values are ones that promote the best behaviour and team ethics, and we believe that this requirement will drive profitable growth and make Vital Group a fantastic place to build a career.

This is a depot-based role operating Monday to Friday, with the Coventry Depot as your main base and where the majority of work will be carried out. The role will also involve supporting the emergency deployment of parts to customer and site locations as required.

Job Overview – Warehouse Operative

The Warehouse Operative will play a key role in supporting the operational efficiency of both Vital Power and Vital EV Solutions. This hands-on position is responsible for managing the day-to-day flow of goods, parts, and equipment through the warehouse. You will ensure accuracy, organisation, and compliance with internal processes. The role requires a proactive and dependable individual with a strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Warehouse Operations

• Provide manual handling support within the warehouse to ensure safe and efficient movement of goods.
• Assist with parts picking, packing, and distribution to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Complete all goods-in and goods-out documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the management of critical spares to ensure stock availability and readiness.
• Process warranty shipments, including returning warrantable parts and maintaining associated documentation.

Equipment and Tooling Control

• Manage and maintain the equipment and tooling sign-in/sign-out process to ensure accountability.
• Oversee the calibration schedule and control of engineering tooling.
• Carry out regular load bank and road trailer inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Support with emergency deployment of parts, equipment, or tooling to site as required.

Quality and Safety

• Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on EV equipment, checking general condition and packing accuracy.
• Act as a secondary driver for the Forklift Truck (FLT), ensuring safe and compliant use.
• Maintain high standards of depot organisation and cleanliness, arranging repairs, cleaning, and waste removal as needed.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by following all health and safety procedures and reporting any hazards or incidents promptly.

Person Specification

Criteria – Education, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Full UK manual driving licence (minimum Category B) with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics-based role.
• Good understanding of safe manual handling practices.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Valid FLT licence (or willingness to train).
• Basic IT skills for processing documentation and using internal systems.
• A flexible and proactive attitude, with a willingness to support wider operational needs.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload effectively.
• Flexibility to work additional hours or weekends when required.
• A strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental practices.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering equipment within a power generation, construction, or electrical environment.
• Familiarity with working around electric vehicle charging equipment and understanding low-voltage vs high-voltage component (or willingness to learn).

What you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• A discretionary twice per annum, ‘Profit Related Pay’ scheme that ties bonus amounts to the amount of profit made by the business.
• Pension scheme after 3 months of service.
• All employees receive 25 days leave (or equivalent pro-rata) per annum, plus additional bank holiday days.
• Eligibility to join Vitality, Private Healthcare Scheme, and BHSF Healthcare Cash Plan, after 6 months of service.
• Investment in professional development and training to support you in your role.
• A supportive and positive workplace culture

Next Steps:

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any additional support to attend an interview, please let us know in advance.

The role is due to commence ASAP after the offer has been made, but we can be flexible with the start date depending on prior commitments.

Please note that proof of the right to work in the UK will be required.