Logistics Operative - Stable Warehouse Role in Altrincham

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in Service (DIS)

Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)

Cash Benefit Scheme

Job summary

GPW Recruitment is working with an established manufacturer in Altrincham to recruit a Logistics Operative on a permanent basis. The role reports to the Operations Manager and offers a supportive environment with a strong work-life balance. You'll manage stock, use Sage 200, and handle WMS-related tasks with safety and accuracy.

Salary is £28,000 per annum. The role requires a forklift licence, a driving licence, and experience in stores or logistics, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Prioritisation

Fast-moving environment

Communication

Tools

Sage 200

Forklift licence

Excel

Email

Job description

GPW Recruitment is working with an established manufacturer in Altrincham to recruit a Logistics Operative on a permanent basis. The role reports to the Operations Manager and offers a supportive environment with a strong work-life balance. You'll manage stock, use Sage 200, and handle WMS-related tasks with safety and accuracy.

Salary is £28,000 per annum. The role requires a forklift licence, a driving licence, and experience in stores or logistics, with training provided where needed.