Depot Operative - Venus, Kingswinford

Booker; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tesco colleague discounts

Reward Gateway benefits

Merlin Entertainments UK discounts

Job summary

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage pick sheets, accurately select inventory, and prepare items for dispatch. You will deliver goods to customer premises, verify delivery accuracy, obtain signed documentation, and handle returns as needed.

The role requires strong attention to detail, physical fitness, and a proactive, safety-first mindset. You will work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, collaborating with team members to meet targets and maintain

Qualifications

• Attention to detail to ensure order accuracy.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects safely.
• Able to stand and be active for extended periods.
• Positive, proactive attitude with strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
• Strong focus on safety and following procedures.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage picking orders to ensure accurate fulfilment.
• Select items by size, colour, quantity and quality.
• Verify order accuracy before delivery.
• Prepare and stage items for dispatch.
• Operate handling equipment safely.
• Plan and oversee storage, replenishment, and dispatch.
• Monitor stock control systems to process orders efficiently.
• Ensure warehouse targets and performance goals are achieved.
• Maintain health and safety compliance at all times.
• Shrink-wrap products onto pallets for shipment.
• Load delivery vehicles safely.
• Deliver goods to customer premises and obtain signatures.
• Assist driver operatives as needed.
• Verify goods with customers and complete documentation.
• Pack warehouse orders as required.
• Use scanners for accurate inventory and picking.
• Perform general warehouse duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Stamina

Self-motivated

Safety mindset

Communication

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Responsible for managing pick sheet orders from warehouse staff and management, accurately selecting inventory from shelves to fulfil orders. Tasks include packing orders, shrink-wrapping items onto pallets, and loading them onto trucks for timely delivery. Ensures all orders are correct, maintains up-to-date inventory records, and contributes to efficient warehouse operations. Additionally, delivers goods to customer premises, verifies delivery accuracy, obtains signed documentation, and collects any returns.

About the role

Responsible for managing pick sheet orders from warehouse staff and management, accurately selecting inventory from shelves to fulfil orders. Tasks include packing orders, shrink-wrapping items onto pallets, and loading them onto trucks for timely delivery. Ensures all orders are correct, maintains up-to-date inventory records, and contributes to efficient warehouse operations. Additionally, delivers goods to customer premises, verifies delivery accuracy, obtains signed documentation, and collects any returns.

You will be responsible for

• Manage picking orders to ensure accurate order fulfilment.
• Select warehouse items based on specifications such as size, colour, quantity, and quality.
• Verify order accuracy before processing for delivery.
• Prepare and stage items appropriately for dispatch.
• Operate handling equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
• Plan and oversee product storage, replenishment, and dispatch.
• Monitor stock control systems to process specific orders efficiently.
• Ensure warehouse targets and performance goals are achieved.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
• Securely shrink-wrap products onto pallets for shipment.
• Load delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Deliver goods to customer premises, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist driver operatives as needed.
• Verify goods with customers and ensure documentation is completed accurately.
• Pack warehouse orders as required to support team operations.
• Utilise scanners to ensure accurate inventory management and order picking.
• Perform general warehouse duties and other tasks as required.

You will need

Essential

• Strong attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and inventory management.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects safely.
• Capability to remain standing and active for extended periods.
• Positive and proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative in completing tasks.
• A strong focus on safety and adherence to workplace safety protocols.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and interacting with customers.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in warehouse operations is preferred but not required.

Whats in it for you?

Employee discounts after 4 weeks, such as:

• A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Access to the Reward Gateway employee benefits platform, offering a range of retail discounts, cashback offers and wellbeing resources.
• Discounted RAC cover.
• Discounts at Merlin Entertainments UK.

After 3 months:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.

About Us

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd is a well-established and respected UK-based distributor of premium wines and spirits, owned by Booker since June 2024. With over 20 years of experience, we are committed to supplying the highest quality products to our customers and delivering exceptional customer. We have our headquarters in Tottenham N17, a distribution depot in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Gerry’s in Soho London - one of the country's most famous spirits shops.