Warehouse Administrator Operative

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Choice Staff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Administrator / Operative at Head Office, Bedfordshire. The role blends administration with practical warehouse duties, using a WMS and handling stock control, labels, and despatches.

The position involves shifts, potential early mornings/evenings, and occasional overtime during peak periods, with salary up to £28,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Good computer skills and confidence with warehouse/admin systems.
• GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, positive and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate across departments.
• Commitment to accuracy, safety and high operational standards.
• Willingness to undertake both administrative and practical warehouse duties.
• Flexibility to work shifts and additional hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Release e-commerce orders for picking using the WMS.
• Print and prepare labels for production activities and despatches.
• Organise and manage stock replenishments to ensure stock availability.
• Liaise with hauliers and transport providers for daily collections and despatches.
• Act as a key contact for the warehouse team to coordinate daily activities.
• Communicate with other departments regarding deliveries and production needs.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and report findings to maintain accuracy.
• Assist with picking and packing, ensuring high accuracy for orders.
• Use handheld scanners to process stock movements and orders.
• Operate a powered pallet truck (PPT) where required.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team and other departments.
• Follow health and safety procedures and uphold standards.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as discussed with line manager.

Skills

WMS experience

Computer literacy

Communication

Organisation

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

Tools

WMS

Job description

Warehouse Administrator / Operative

Location: Head Office, Bedfordshire
Salary: £26,000-£28,000 per annum, depending on experience
Reporting to: Warehouse Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, proactive and computer-literate Warehouse Administrator / Operative to support the smooth and efficient running of a busy warehouse operation.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining warehouse administration with operational duties. The successful candidate will have essential experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS), alongside a good understanding of warehouse processes, stock control and general administration.

You will play a key role in coordinating daily warehouse activities, supporting the warehouse team and liaising with other departments to ensure orders, deliveries and production requirements are met accurately and efficiently.

The role may involve shift working to cover operational requirements, including early mornings, evenings and occasional overnight shifts. During peak periods, annualised hours may apply, requiring flexibility to work additional hours when needed, with time off taken during quieter periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Release e-commerce orders for picking by the warehouse team using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Print and prepare labels for production activities and pallet despatches.
• Organise and manage stock replenishments to ensure stock availability.
• Liaise with hauliers and transport providers to coordinate daily collections and despatches.
• Act as a key point of contact for the warehouse team, supporting the coordination of daily activities.
• Communicate effectively with other departments regarding deliveries, production requirements and operational issues.
• Investigate, identify and report stock discrepancies, helping to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Assist with picking and packing activities, ensuring a high level of accuracy when processing e-commerce, spares and production orders.
• Use handheld scanners to process stock movements and orders accurately.
• Operate a powered pallet truck (PPT) where required.
• Work collaboratively within a close-knit warehouse team and build effective working relationships across departments.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures, quality requirements and operational standards.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required, following discussion with your line manager or management team.

Person SpecificationEssential Requirements

• Previous experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is essential.
• Good computer skills and confidence using warehouse and administrative systems.
• GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with colleagues across different departments.
• A commitment to accuracy, safety and maintaining high operational standards.
• Willingness to undertake both administrative and practical warehouse duties.
• Flexibility to work shifts and additional hours during peak periods, in line with operational requirements.

Desirable Requirements

• A valid powered pallet truck (PPT) licence or relevant operating experience.
• Previous experience in a warehouse administration or warehouse operative role.
• Experience with stock control, order processing, picking, packing and despatch operations.

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