Logistics Operative

Kinetic PLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy is seeking a Logistics Operative to join a busy warehouse team in Dewsbury. The role involves ensuring the smooth receipt, storage, and distribution of goods while adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, experience with WMS/ERP systems, and preferably hold a forklift license. This temporary to permanent position offers competitive pay and development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Training opportunities

Career progression

Safety-focused team environment

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with WMS and ERP systems for inbound material booking.

Responsibilities

• Follow site safety procedures and maintain clean work areas.
• Receive deliveries, check against purchase orders, and process GRNs on ERP systems.
• Store goods in designated areas and conduct cycle counts.
• Accurately pick items from call-off sheets and ensure correct labelling.
• Operate forklifts and other machinery safely; complete daily checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Experience with WMS and ERP systems

Forklift operation

Independent work ability

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Logistics Operative Role

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Logistics Operative to join our busy warehouse team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth receipt, storage, and distribution of goods, supporting production and maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Location: Dewsbury
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 07:00 to 17:00, Thursday 07:00 to 16:30, Friday overtime paid at time and a half
Hourly Rate: £12.60 increased when fully trained, paid weekly
Tenure: Temporary to Permanent

Logistics Operative Daily Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Compliance: Follow site safety procedures, wear PPE, report hazards, and maintain clean work areas.
• Goods Inward: Receive deliveries, check against purchase orders, inspect for damage/discrepancies, record and label stock, and process GRNs on ERP systems.
• Stock Management: Store goods in designated areas, conduct cycle counts, monitor fast/slow-moving items, and update WMS.
• Line Feed Picking & Material Feed: Accurately pick items from call‑off sheets, ensure correct labelling/documentation, and maintain material traceability through to production handover.
• Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts, pallet trucks, and other machinery safely; complete daily equipment checks and report faults.
• Communication & Teamwork: Liaise with supervisors, drivers, and departments; attend daily briefings; contribute to continuous improvement; support and train new team members.

Logistics Operative Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with WMS and ERP systems for inbound material booking.
• Current Counterbalance Forklift license (preferred).
• Overhead crane license (preferred).

Why Apply for the Logistics Operative Role?

• Be part of a supportive and safety-focused team.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• A role where your contribution directly supports production efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Apply today for this Logistics Operative role and take the next step in your logistics career!

Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care; we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV will be retained to be considered against future opportunities.