Warehouse Operative

Alliance Unichem Ip Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Shift allowance

Training and development opportunities

GDP training

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Alliance Unichem Ip Limited in Belfast is seeking a Warehouse Operative for night shifts. You will pick and assemble orders using handheld scanners, ensuring GDP compliance and high standards of safety and accuracy.

The role requires working Monday-Thursday 18:00-02:30 and Friday 18:00-01:30, totaling 39 hours weekly. Candidates should have strong numeracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team under production targets.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pick products using pick notes and handheld scanners accurately.
• Demonstrates strong numeracy and ability to follow procedures precisely.
• Must be committed to GDP standards and health and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick products using pick notes and handheld scanning equipment.
• Assemble customer orders to agreed quality and productivity standards.
• Move between warehouse stations as required.
• Escalate stock exceptions and ensure orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Handle products carefully and report damages to the Team Leader.
• Report pick face errors to maintain stock accuracy.
• Adhere to housekeeping, health and safety, and PPE requirements.
• Carry out duties as requested by Service Centre Management.

Skills

Excellent customer service awareness

Intermediate numeracy

Time management

Follow written instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

GDP training willingness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Warehouse technology

Job description

**Job Title:** Warehouse Operative(Nights) **Location:** Belfast **Work Pattern:** 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 18:00-02:30, Friday 18:00-01:30**Summary of Role**We are looking for a motivated and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our Belfast distribution team. This role is responsible for accurately picking and assembling customer orders using handheld scanning equipment, ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently. As part of a healthcare distribution environment, you will play an important role in supporting the timely delivery of essential products to customers while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).**Responsibilities*** Accurately pick products using pick notes and handheld scanning equipment.* Assemble customer orders to agreed quality and productivity standards.* Move between warehouse stations and work areas as required.* Escalate stock exceptions and ensure orders are fulfilled correctly.* Handle products carefully and report any damages to the Team Leader or Supervisor.* Report pick face errors promptly to maintain stock accuracy.* Adhere to all housekeeping, health and safety, and PPE requirements.* Carry out reasonable duties as requested by Service Centre Management.**Skills and Knowledge*** Excellent customer service awareness.* Intermediate numeracy skills.* Strong time management and organisational skills.* Ability to follow written instructions and procedures accurately.* Good attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.* Ability to work effectively within a team environment.* Understanding of health and safety responsibilities in a warehouse setting.* Willingness to undertake Good Distribution Practice (GDP) training.**Desirable*** Previous warehouse or order picking experience.* Experience using handheld scanners or warehouse technology.* Knowledge of pharmaceutical or healthcare distribution environments.* Understanding of stock control processes.* Experience working to productivity targets and deadlines.* Familiarity with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.* Experience working night shifts.* Knowledge of warehouse health and safety practices.**Benefits*** Competitive pay of £12.95 per hour.* Shift allowance and night premium payments.* Comprehensive training and development opportunities.* Experience within a leading healthcare distribution organisation.* Supportive team environment.* Career progression opportunities.* Ongoing Good Distribution Practice (GDP) training.* Employee wellbeing and support programmes..High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.Knowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements.Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials.Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations.Knowledge in shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements.Knowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools.Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs.Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action.Ability to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities.Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy.Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.