Goods IN/OUT Operative

Optima UK; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Optima UK is seeking a Goods in/out Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Leicestershire. The role involves coordinating packing schedules, preparing documentation, and updating internal systems to ensure accurate order processing.

You will work with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to maintain accuracy and timely dispatch. Training on FLTs is provided, and a proactive, detail-oriented candidate will fit well in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with FLTs (training provided).
• Administrative experience in warehouse, manufacturing, logistics or packing.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive problem solving and team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily packing schedules and communicating requirements to the packing team.
• Preparing and maintaining packing documentation, labels, delivery notes and production records.
• Entering and updating packing, stock and order information on internal systems.
• Monitoring packing progress and escalating delays, shortages or issues where necessary.
• Working closely with warehouse, production, logistics, purchasing and customer service teams.
• Checking orders and packing instructions for accuracy prior to dispatch.
• Maintaining records relating to stock, packaging materials and completed orders.
• Monitoring packaging material levels and arranging replenishment when required.
• Assisting with investigation and resolution of discrepancies relating to orders, stock and packed quantities.
• Producing reports and spreadsheets relating to packing and dispatch activities.
• Responding to queries from internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Providing general administrative support within a busy warehouse and packing environment.

Skills

FLT experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Pay: £13.00 - £13.50 per hour
Job description: Goods IN/Goods OUT Operative
Operative Location: Hinckley
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.00-£13.50 per hour
DAYS - Monday to Friday

We are recruiting for a Goods in operative to join a busy and growing manufacturing environment based in Leicestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day coordination of packing and dispatch activities. You will work closely with a range of internal departments to ensure orders, documentation and deliveries are managed accurately and efficiently.

The Role As goods in and out, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the operation. Your duties will include:

• Coordinating daily packing schedules and communicating requirements to the packing team.
• Preparing and maintaining packing documentation, labels, delivery notes and production records.
• Accurately entering and updating packing, stock and order information on internal systems.
• Monitoring packing progress and escalating any delays, shortages or issues where necessary.
• Working closely with warehouse, production, logistics, purchasing and customer service teams.
• Checking orders and packing instructions for accuracy prior to dispatch.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to stock, packaging materials and completed orders.
• Monitoring packaging material levels and arranging replenishment when required.
• Assisting with the investigation and resolution of discrepancies relating to orders, stock and packed quantities.
• Producing reports and spreadsheets relating to packing and dispatch activities.
• Responding to queries from internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Providing general administrative support within a busy warehouse and packing environment.

About You

• Experience with FLTs however training will be given to the right candidate
• Previous administrative experience, preferably within a warehouse, manufacturing, logistics or packing environment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using stock, warehouse, ERP or order-management systems would be advantageous.
• Experience within a precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing environment would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and dependable.
• Well organised and proactive.
• Calm and professional under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• A strong team player who can build effective working relationships.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and safety.
• Willing to learn and take ownership of their work.

What You'll Get

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and professional business operating within a specialist manufacturing environment. You will become part of a supportive team where accuracy, quality and continuous improvement are highly valued. If you are an experienced Administrator looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person