Logistics Operative

Gpw Recruitment; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 3%

Death in Service

PHI

Cash Benefit Scheme

Job summary

GPW Recruitment is seeking a Logistics Operative in Altrincham on a permanent basis. The role involves warehouse duties, stock control, and coordination with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth production flow.

You will work in a supportive environment with a strong work-life balance and opportunities for training. Salary is £28,000 per annum with pension and insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores or logistics roles is desirable.
• Sage 200 experience preferable (training provided).
• Forklift licence needed (training can be provided).
• Driving licence essential.
• Strong stock control and inventory management experience.
• Computer skills including email and Excel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Well organised, enthusiastic, flexible and have a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety in the warehouse.
• Operate lifting equipment (overhead crane and forklift) as trained.
• Pack small orders and prepare shipping documents.
• Book completed machines into Sage 200; manage stock movements.
• Record shortages and coordinate with suppliers.
• Handle quality rejections and expedite replacements.
• Place purchase orders from MRP as required.
• Ensure orders align with production schedule.
• Maintain stock accuracy and warehouse organisation.
• Attend daily operations meetings.
• Coordinate occasional deliveries and collections using company vehicle.
• Contribute to 5S continuous improvement.
• Assist with stock takes and cycle counting.
• Maintain picked machine orders and updating picking lists.

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

Job description

Reference number: 52204

Job title: Logistics Operative

Salary: £28,000 pa

Location: Altrincham

Duration: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

GPW Recruitment are working with an established, specialist manufacturer in Altrincham to recruit a Logistics Operative in their stores on a permanent basis.

This is a standalone role reporting directly to the Operations Manager

You won't just be an employee number here. It's a supportive working environment where loyalty is rewarded. Employees typically stay for the long haul because management genuinely looks after their people, offering an excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities as the Logistics Operative:

• Ensuring compliance with the company's Health & Safety requirements and making sure the warehouse is a safe environment for all employees and visitors
• Use of lifting equipment, including overhead crane and forklift truck in line with training and relevant regulations, with strict awareness of other personnel within the immediate area.
• Pack small orders and prepare associated shipping documents, ensuring that all machine-related documentation is correct and complete.
• Book completed machines into stock in Sage 200, and manage stock movements including issuing, un-issuing, and booking any returned parts back into stock.
• Record and address Category 1 shortages (stock items), chasing or placing orders with suppliers as needed.
• Handle quality rejections from the shop floor: communicate with suppliers, arrange returns, and expedite replacements. Update COPQ database as and when needed.
• Place purchase orders from MRP as required.
• Ensure orders are picked in line with the production schedule and expedite Category 2 shortages together with the operations team.
• Maintain accurate stock control, including cycle counting and warehouse organisation.
• Order and manage consumable stock for the shop floor.
• Receive incoming goods, check for damage, verify against delivery notes, and book into the system. Issue parts to machines if required.
• Attend 2 daily meetings with operations to coordinate stores requirements and action production needs.
• Participate in warehouse safety checks and report hazards.
• Handle occasional deliveries and collections using the company vehicle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and implementing process improvements. To be done using 5S principles.
• Support and manage stock takes, and cycling counting (to be reviewed).
• Maintain picked machine orders in line with the production schedule.
• Maintain and update picking lists for shortages on machines that are in build.

Qualifications and Experience required :

• Experience in stores or logistics roles is highly desirable.
• Sage 200 experience preferable (training provided if needed).
• Forklift truck licence needed (training can be provided if required).
• Driving licence essential.
• Strong stock control and inventory management experience.
• Computer skills including email and Excel
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to prioritise duties in a fast-moving environment
• Well organised, enthusiastic, flexible and have a can-do attitude.

On offer as the Logistics Operative

• Salary £28,000 pa
• Standard 3% Pension Scheme:
• DIS (Death in Service)
• PHI (Permanent Health Insurance) schemes in operation
• Cash Benefit Scheme

Hours of Work are :

Monday to Thursday: 07:40 - 16:00 (20min lunch)

Friday: 07:40 - 13:40 (no lunch)