Associate Operator, Warehouse Operations

Alliance Healthcare; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare at the Service Centre is recruiting a Warehouse Operative for Sundays (10:00am - 2:00pm). You will help pick, pack, replenish, and route healthcare products within both automated and manual warehouse areas, ensuring accuracy and safety compliance.

You should bring warehouse experience, good numeracy, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. The role supports service targets and offers training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in warehouse support or related field preferred.
• CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock within the automated warehouse system.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Work across manual picking belt, bulk, refrigerated, and secure storage areas.
• Route completed orders to transport destinations.
• Ensure products are handled in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy when processing orders.
• Support warehouse activities to meet service targets.
• Follow company health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Fast-paced environment

Adaptable

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Safety compliance

Pressure handling

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CSCP certification (preferred)

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Automated warehouse equipment

Job description

## Job Title: **Warehouse Operative (Sundays)**## Location: **Service Centre**## Work Pattern: Sunday**, 10:00am - 2:00pm (4 hours per week)**### Summary of RoleJoin our fast-paced pharmaceutical supply chain and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of medicines to patients across the UK. As a Warehouse Operative, you will contribute to the efficient processing, picking, packing, and routing of healthcare products, helping to maintain the integrity and reliability of our supply chain while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.### Responsibilities* Replenish stock within the automated warehouse system.* Pick and pack customer orders accurately and efficiently.* Work across manual picking belt, bulk, refrigerated, and secure storage areas.* Route completed orders to the correct transport destinations.* Ensure products are handled in accordance with quality and safety standards.* Maintain high levels of accuracy when processing orders.* Support the smooth operation of warehouse activities to meet service targets.* Follow company health and safety procedures at all times.### Skills and Knowledge* Previous warehouse or logistics experience is beneficial.* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.* Flexible and adaptable approach to work.* Strong communication and teamwork skills.* Good visual accuracy and attention to detail.* Basic numeracy skills.* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.* Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.### Desirable* Experience working within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated environment.* Familiarity with warehouse management systems.* Experience using automated warehouse equipment.* Understanding of stock control processes.* Knowledge of order picking and packing procedures.* Ability to multitask across different warehouse functions.* Experience working towards performance targets.* Willingness to learn new skills and support different operational areas.### Benefits* Competitive pension scheme with company-matched contributions and potential death-in-service benefit.* Career development and internal progression opportunities.* Training programmes, including opportunities to gain forklift truck licences.* Employee Assistance Programme with legal, financial, and wellbeing support.* Access to mental health counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.* Cycle to Work scheme.* Perks at Work employee discount platform, including savings with leading retailers.* Charity events, fundraising activities, and employee engagement initiatives throughout the year..High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.Knowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements.Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials.Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations.Knowledge in shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements.Knowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools.Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs.Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action.Ability to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities.Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy.Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.