Warehouse Operations Specialist - Flexible Hours

John Lewis Partnership; Darwen; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Parkinson, part of the John Lewis Partnership, is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to support receipt, storage, picking and despatch of materials at our Darwen office. The role reports to the Planning & Logistics Manager and runs 08:00–16:00, 38.75 hours per week, with a permanent contract and a salary range of £31,700–£47,500 depending on experience.

Night premium applies between 22:00–06:00 at £4.25 per hour; DBS checks may be required and flexible working options exist.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Warehouse or stock control role.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Licence to operate FLT / Wave trucks or ability to obtain licence via training.
• Desirable health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Experience working on projects and collation of goods for projects.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement culture.
• Book in and safely put away all incoming deliveries in our in‑house systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate picking to feed manufacturing lines.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and update systems.
• Investigate issues and escalate where appropriate.
• Operate warehouse vehicles safely and perform daily checks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate with transport partners to ensure timely deliveries.
• Support planning to optimise warehouse labour to meet demand.
• Motivate Partners to achieve performance targets and report concerns.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Stock control

Prioritisation

Multitasking

Under pressure

FLT licence

Wave trucks

Job description

Herbert Parkinson, part of the John Lewis Partnership, is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to support receipt, storage, picking and despatch of materials at our Darwen office. The role reports to the Planning & Logistics Manager and runs 08:00–16:00, 38.75 hours per week, with a permanent contract and a salary range of £31,700–£47,500 depending on experience.

Night premium applies between 22:00–06:00 at £4.25 per hour; DBS checks may be required and flexible working options exist.