Senior Warehouse Associate

Novatech Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Pension

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Centre

Annual leave

Volunteer day

Flexible Working

Job summary

Fittleworth Medical is recruiting a Senior Warehouse Associate to support efficient operations at the National Distribution Centre, accurately receiving, replenishing, moving and managing goods while ensuring data accuracy and inventory integrity.

The role may involve night or day shifts, requires safe manual handling, stock control, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet KPI targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or distribution operations.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely.
• Basic computer literacy, including Excel and warehouse systems.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming goods against documentation.
• Replenish stock locations to maintain operational efficiency.
• Record stock movements using Warehouse Management Systems.
• Identify and report discrepancies, damages, stock issues promptly.
• Safely handle and move stock using manual handling techniques or forklifts.
• Participate in cycle counts and stock-taking activities.
• Support picking, checking, packing, and dispatching orders when required.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational KPIs.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

Excel

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

Summary

The Senior Warehouse Associate supports efficient warehouse operations in the National Distribution Centre by accurately receiving, replenishing, moving, and managing goods. The role ensures data accuracy, inventory integrity, operational safety, and the achievement of performance targets while contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and continuous‑improvement‑oriented work environment. The position may involve night‑shift or day‑shift duties depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming goods against documentation.
• Replenish stock locations to maintain operational efficiency.
• Accurately record stock movements using Warehouse Management Systems.
• Identify and report discrepancies, damages, and stock issues promptly.
• Safely handle and move stock using manual handling techniques or equipment such as pallet trucks and forklifts.
• Participate in cycle counts and stock‑taking activities.
• Support picking, checking, packing, and dispatching orders when required.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational KPIs.

Essential Functions

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and all safety and compliance requirements.
• Maintain high accuracy in stock handling, data entry, and documentation.
• Perform manual handling tasks and operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Support workflow continuity across replenishment, goods movement, and fulfilment tasks.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Uphold company values through inclusive, customer‑focused, and performance‑driven behaviours.

Education and Work Requirements

• Experience in warehouse or distribution operations.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely.
• Basic computer literacy, including Excel and warehouse systems.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

Education and Work Preferences

• FLT or pivot‑steer licence (desirable).
• Experience in goods‑in, replenishment, or stock control.
• Familiarity with WMS or ERP platforms.
• Experience working night shifts or supervising workflow (desirable).
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma (advantageous).

About us

Fittleworth Medical is one of the UK’s leading home delivery services for stoma, urology, and continence products. We support over 60,000 people across the country, providing discreet, reliable deliveries through our friendly Customer Service Team and 38 local Care Centres.

We also offer a bespoke, cut-to-fit stoma product service to make sure every customer gets exactly what they need.

We’re proud to be part of the JDS family, and we’re growing fast, with exciting changes happening across the business. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to our customers and our people. Our 360‑strong team plays a huge part in delivering the kind of personal, caring service we’ve been known for since day one.

What we offer

• Life Insurance Cover x10 Annual Salary
• Competitive full pension scheme of 8.5% employer contribution
• Employee cost of private healthcare covered with option to add family members
• A comprehensive, embedded Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our bespoke employee reward platform “Fittle-perks” providing amazing perks such as discounts across major retailers and access to an online Wellbeing Centre!
• 25 days annual leave, bank holidays
• 1 Me Day, 1 Volunteer day per annum
• Enhanced support on family friendly policy
• Flexible Working