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Woodley Equipment Company Ltd; Horwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodley Equipment Company Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Horwich to support the Clinical Trials Division. The role involves shipping, receiving, creating orders, testing and preparing medical equipment for worldwide customers.

It requires maintaining quality, safe handling of goods, and accurate inventory counts. The position is full-time, on-site in Horwich with a 6-month probation, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations.
• Ability to count inventory accurately.
• Commitment to safety procedures and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Warehouse Team to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
• Perform QA inspections and testing on equipment before dispatch and on return.
• Conduct physical counts for inventory control and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure shipping supplies are stocked and ready for orders.
• Monitor refrigerated equipment temperatures and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Shipping operations

Receiving goods

Quality assurance

Inventory counts

Safety compliance

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Company: Woodley Equipment Company Ltd Salary: from £25,272 a year Hours: Full-time Location: BL6 6HG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 16 Sept 2026 Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

This job is for the role of a warehouse Operative for the Clinical Trials Division of a global medical equipment supplier. The holder is responsible for shipping, receiving, creating orders, testing and preparing equipment. Activities may include, but are not limited to, loading or unloading, moving, staging, replenishing, and cleaning the warehouse.

The role is responsible for counting and inspecting product, notifying the Warehouse Team Leader when there are damages or discrepancies, operating all equipment safely and efficiently and performing all duties as assigned.

This position is in Horwich, Bolton. It is a Full-Time position with a probationary period of 6 months; hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.00 pm.

This role is an exciting opportunity and will involve fulfilling orders for a variety of customers from around the world to aid in the expansion of our Global presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Warehouse Team to ensure the smooth running of the warehouse.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and testing on all equipment before dispatch and upon return
• Perform control inventory checks by conducting physical counts
• Ensure shipping supplies are in stock
• Monitor and maintain the temperature of refrigerated supplies as needed
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; ensuring clear goods in and out areas; and maintaining a clean shipping supply area.

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