Goods Inwards Operative

HR GO Group; Enfield; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group seeks a Goods Inwards Operative in Enfield to manage receiving, stock control and data entry. The role covers checking goods against purchase orders, booking into Sage 200, and maintaining accurate stock locations to ensure smooth order fulfilment.

You'll work Mon-Fri with occasional Saturdays, with a pay rate of £15.45 per hour on a temporary basis, with potential to go permanent. The job requires attention to detail, good IT skills and effective communication with warehouse and

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or goods in stock handling.
• IT literacy and data entry skills including Excel and Word.
• Ability to prioritise deliveries and stock requirements.
• Safe working practices in a warehouse.
• willingness to obtain forklift licence.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming deliveries against orders and confirm codes and quantities.
• Book stock into Sage 200 accurately.
• Report shortages, excess, or damaged items for resolution.
• Put away goods in correct locations and update Sage.
• Identify items for outstanding customer orders and prepare for dispatch.
• Reconcile stock transfers and returns with paperwork.
• Process customer returns and re-stock saleable items.
• Receive direct deliveries and liaise with Procurement on missing info.
• Maintain records and prepare for queries.
• Assist with stock counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Keep the area tidy and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Stock control systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discrepancy resolution

Stock counting

Tools

Excel

Word

Sage

Job description

Goods Inwards Operative

Job Reference: 271411

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Enfield, London £15.45 per hour Temporary

Goods Inward & Dispatch Operative

Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30am, working alternate Saturday 8am to 12pm

Salary £15.45ph (Temporary to Permanent)

Goods In Operative

Responsible for checking incoming goods, booking stock accurately into SAGE 200, and keeping stock locations and supporting records up to date, so goods are available for storage for customers' orders without unnecessary delays.

Goods In Overview of role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes, physically confirming product codes, quantities and condition before booking stock in.
• Record and promptly report shortages, excess quantities, incorrect items and damage to Procurement and the Assistant Warehouse Manager, following discrepancies through to resolution.
• Book goods received accurately and promptly into Sage against the correct purchase order, recording actual quantities received and avoiding duplicate entries.
• Work with the warehouse team to ensure goods are put away in the correct storage locations and update Sage where stock is placed outside its default location.
• Identify goods required for outstanding customer orders, notify Sales and arrange for these to be placed in the loading area with the appropriate delivery paperwork.
• Check stock received from other depots against transfer records, process receipt in line with the agreed procedure and ensure discrepancies are raised and system records corrected promptly.
• Check customer returns against the returns note and inspect their condition. Book approved, saleable goods back into stock and keep damaged or unsuitable items separate for review.
• Pass returns paperwork to Accounts and Sales so any credit or order amendment can be processed.
• Process purchase order receipts for direct deliveries when delivery is confirmed through the agreed paperwork, liaising with Procurement over missing information.
• Keep delivery notes, goods received records and other supporting paperwork complete, organised and available for queries.
• Assist with stock counts and investigate stock or location discrepancies, escalating unresolved issues to the Assistant Warehouse Manager.
• Keep the goods in area tidy and safe, follow company handling procedures and support other warehouse and administrative duties as reasonably required.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, goods in or stock handling role.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence checking product codes, counting goods and recording quantities accurately.
• Good IT and data entry skills, including Microsoft excel and word, with the ability to learn and use stock control systems.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise deliveries and urgent stock requirements.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Warehouse, Sales, Procurement and Transport colleagues.
• A reliable, practical approach, with the confidence to raise discrepancies and follow agreed procedures.
• An understanding of safe working practices in a warehouse environment.

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Experience using Sage or another warehouse management or stock control system.
• Experience processing purchase order receipts, stock transfers and customer returns.
• Knowledge of construction and utilities products, including traffic management equipment, tools, PPE and corporate clothing.
• Willingness to obtain a forklift Licence.