Warehouse Operative

Uniting Holding; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HC21 training academy

Savings & Cycle Schemes

Remote/Flexible Working

Salary and bonus structures

Pension, life assurance & income prote

Job summary

Healthcare 21 in Basingstoke is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our fast-paced team. You will handle the full range of warehouse duties including receipt, storage and dispatch of products, picking, packing and shipping orders, and ensuring accurate delivery schedules in coordination with Customer Service.

The role requires at least 2 years in warehousing, experience with a Warehouse Management System is desirable, and a forklift licence/Manual Handling training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience working with a Warehouse Management System is desirable.
• Forklift licence and Manual Handling training is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work in a pressurised and fast paced environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst delivering a high-quality service.
• Strong administrative skills incorporating planning and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills & team player.
• Have a flexible approach to work and be able to enthusiastically embrace change and new challenges
• Excellent time management skills and great attention to detail.
• Be proactive and have a flexible approach to work, meeting the needs of the team and the business at all times.
• Perform all tasks in a timely manner ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Maintain an attitude and commitment to provide excellent service to all customers.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the full range of Warehouse Operative duties.
• Reception, storage and dispatch of product portfolio.
• Oversee pick, pack and delivery activity.
• Ensure customer needs are met and coordinate with Customer Service.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive

Flexibility

Work under pressure

Team player

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Forklift licence

Manual Handling training

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Job Location: Basingstoke

Who we are?

Healthcare 21 is a sales, marketing, and technical services company. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives by being a leading and value adding player in Life Science. We are high growth company that aims to be the partner of choice for our global healthcare suppliers; deliver on our promises to our customers across hospitals and the wider community; and promote ownership within our employees to be the best at everything they do.

We are a values-based company who recognise and reward employees that embrace our values of passion, innovation, transparency, and simplicity. We are respectful of others and do not accept discrimination in any form. We believe it is our differences that are essential in forming our effective and creative teams and it has made us the sustainable business that we are today.

The long-term success of our sustainable business is based on our teamwork, integrity, and the ability of our people to take ownership of their role. It is our responsibility to provide you with an exciting, innovative environment that is respectful, fulfilling and rewarding.

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Job snapshot

In your role at Healthcare 21, you will be required to fulfil the full range of Warehouse Operative duties. You will be a vital part of the Healthcare 21 supply chain process. The duties include the efficient and accurate receipt, storage and dispatch of our product portfolio including overseeing the pick, pack and delivery activity. You will also be responsible for ensuring that customer needs are met, and will work closely with the Customer Service team to ensure this.

Key Responsibilities & Competencies:

Not limited to but will include:

• Ensure that you comply with risk-assessed policies and procedures relating to IT Security, Health and Safety & HR.
• Timely and accurate receipting of deliveries from suppliers.
• Daily picking, assembly, packing and shipping of product orders.
• Organise outbound shipments ensuring freight is handled in compliance with Company policies.
• Use of Healthcare 21 Inventory Control System in order to maintain full traceability and accountability of the materials, including investigating any variances arising.
• Ensure demonstration stock is in a saleable condition at all times.
• Conduct regular stock cycle counts as scheduled.
• Liaise with group warehouses regarding transfer of stock.
• Liaise with Customer Service team and other Company departments to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
• Take responsibility for the security of the warehouse stock.
• Delivery of orders to customers as required.
• Ensure that all warehouse operations including general housekeeping, allocation of material and shipping of finished goods are conducted to the highest safety standards to meet with health and safety requirements.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience working with a Warehouse Management System is desirable.
• Forklift licence and Manual Handling training is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work in a pressurised and fast paced environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst delivering a high-quality service.
• Strong administrative skills incorporating planning and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills & team player.
• Have a flexible approach to work and be able to enthusiastically embrace change and new challenges
• Excellent time management skills and great attention to detail.
• Be proactive and have a flexible approach to work, meeting the needs of the team and the business at all times.
• Perform all tasks in a timely manner ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Maintain an attitude and commitment to provide excellent service to all customers.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.

What are some of the benefits of working at Healthcare 21?

• HC21 training academy.
• Savings & Cycle Schemes.
• Remote/Flexible Working.
• Salary and bonus structures.
• Sustainable business strategy.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension, life assurance & income protection.
• Long service awards & employee of the month.
• Employee events & initiatives all throughout the year.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme that increases with service.
• Enhanced annual and life leave that increases with service.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. At Healthcare 21 we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

We also know the confidence gap can often get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!