Goods In Operative

Prime Appointments; Braintree; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments are recruiting a Goods In Operative for a busy manufacturing site in Braintree. You will handle receipt, storage and movement of materials and support despatch of finished goods in a hands-on warehouse role.

Key duties include receiving deliveries, checking against orders, booking stock on ERP, labeling, stock checks and liaising with transport teams. Forklift experience is essential, with strong attention to detail and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence is essential.
• Experience in Goods In, Goods Out, Warehouse or Logistics.
• Understanding of stock control and warehouse processes.
• Experience with manual handling.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Experience using an ERP or warehouse management system is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and check quantities against orders and paperwork.
• Check goods for damage or discrepancies and book stock onto ERP.
• Label and store materials in correct locations.
• Record stock movements and assist with stock checks/stocktakes.
• Prepare customer orders and internal transfers for despatch.
• Ensure accurate shipping and delivery paperwork.

Skills

Stock control

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Warehouse procedures

Tools

ERP/WMS system

Job description

Goods In Operative

Location: Braintree

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:15pm, Friday 7:30am - early finish

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Prime Appointments are currently recruiting for a Goods In Operative to join a busy manufacturing company based in Braintree.

This is a hands-on warehouse role covering the receipt, storage and movement of materials, as well as supporting the despatch of finished goods.

Duties of Goods In Operative

• Receiving incoming deliveries and checking quantities against purchase orders and delivery paperwork
• Checking goods for damage or discrepancies
• Booking stock onto the company's ERP system
• Labelling and putting materials away in the correct warehouse locations
• Reporting any shortages, damaged goods or discrepancies
• Delivering materials to the relevant production areas
• Preparing customer orders and internal transfers for despatch
• Checking products, quantities and packaging before despatch
• Completing shipping and delivery paperwork
• Liaising with transport and logistics providers
• Maintaining accurate stock records
• Carrying out stock checks and assisting with physical stocktakes
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepanciesSupporting stock rotation and material replenishment
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe
• Attending daily team meetings and communicating with other departments
• Following all company health & safety and warehouse procedures
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift safely when required

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence and recent experience is essential
• Previous experience within a Goods In, Goods Out, Warehouse or Logistics environment
• Good understanding of stock control and warehouse processes
• Experience with manual handling
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience using an ERP or warehouse management system would be advantageous