Warehouse & Despatch Operative

Universal Business Team; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Business Team in Little Barford is seeking a Warehouse & Despatch Operative to ensure products are received, stored, picked, packed and despatched to the highest standard. This hands-on role sits at the heart of our operation and reports to the Despatch & Warehouse Team Leader.

You’ll work Mon-Fri 7:00–4:45, 34,000–36,000 per annum, with responsibilities across Goods In, packing, despatch, stock counts and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, stores, despatch or stock control environment.
• Able to work on feet for extended periods.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a busy warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Pick products accurately and prepare orders for despatch.
• Pack products to high presentation standards for customer delivery.
• Support despatch of national and international consignments.
• Check paperwork, labels and quantities to ensure first-time accuracy.
• Receive goods and check against delivery documents.
• Maintain stock organisation and accurate inventory.
• Assist with regular stock counts and issue resolution.
• Contribute to a safe, clean and well-organised warehouse.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Reliable

Team player

Forklift licence

Stock management systems

Tools

Stock management systems

Job description

Warehouse & Despatch Operative

£34,000 – £36,000 per annum | Little Barford, | Monday–Friday, 7.00am–4.45pm

We’re looking for someone who wants to be more than just another pair of hands.

If you’re practical, energetic, take pride in doing things properly and want to play a genuine part in the success of a growing brand, we’d like to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Warehouse & Despatch Operative to join our team at our Little Barford premises. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our operation, helping make sure our products are received, stored, picked, packed, and despatched to the highest standard.

We want someone with drive. Someone who takes ownership. Someone who wants to get behind the brand and be proud of what they help deliver.

What will you be doing?

Working closely with our Despatch & Warehouse Team Leader, you’ll play an important role in keeping our warehouse and despatch operation running smoothly.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Picking products accurately and preparing orders for despatch.
• Packing products to our high presentation standards, ensuring everything leaves site looking professional and ready for the customer.
• Supporting the despatch of national and international consignments.
• Checking paperwork, labels, quantities and packaging to make sure orders are right first time.
• Receiving incoming goods and checking quantities and condition against delivery documentation.
• Reporting shortages, damage or discrepancies promptly.
• Keeping stock organised, correctly labelled and easy to find.
• Supporting regular stock counts and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Investigating stock discrepancies and helping resolve them.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, safe and well organised.
• Supporting the ongoing improvement of our warehouse environment as we complete our current refurbishment.
• Working flexibly across Goods In, picking, packing, inventory and despatch depending on what the business needs.

In short, you’ll help make sure the right products get to the right place, at the right time, in the right condition — every time.

Requirements

You’ll be someone who:

• Has a genuine can-do attitude and isn’t afraid to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.
• Takes pride in doing a job properly rather than simply getting it done.
• Has excellent attention to detail and understands that small mistakes can have a big impact.
• Is reliable, punctual and takes responsibility for their work.
• Likes keeping things organised and can spot when something isn't right.
• Is comfortable being active and on your feet for much of the day.
• Works well as part of a small team but can also get on with things independently.
• Wants to own their role, make a difference and continually improve how things are done.
• Has experience working within a warehouse, stores, despatch or stock control environment and is comfortable using stock or inventory management systems.
• Understands the day-to-day demands of a warehouse operation, including the importance of health and safety, organisation and working efficiently as part of a team.
• Enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in doing things the right way, and can be relied upon to keep things running smoothly.
• Ideally holds a forklift licence, although this isn't essential. We're happy to provide training for the right person who brings the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per annum
Location: Little Barford,
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 4.45pm
Department: Despatch & Warehouse
Reporting to: Despatch & Warehouse Team Leader