Warehouse Operative

OA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Birmingham is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join a new site, playing a key role in receiving, storing, and dispatching medical products. This position requires experience in a warehouse environment, effective time management, and teamwork. You will be involved in inventory management, safety procedures, and using handheld devices. The role offers a supportive team environment, training opportunities, and a competitive salary of £13.10 per hour with shift-based working hours.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Opportunity to gain FLT/MHE licences

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Confident in using computers and warehouse systems.
• FLT licence is desirable but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Accurately receive, store, pick, pack and despatch products.
• Operate automated warehouse and handheld scanning systems.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely.
• Maintain high accuracy in order picking.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and stock rotation.
• Support continuous improvement and train new members.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Time management

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Basic numeracy skills

Computer skills

Tools

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Handheld scanners

Job description

OA are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our client’s busy Central Logistics operation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new site at an early stage, playing a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of a high-volume warehouse handling medical and healthcare products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate receipt of goods, safe storage, order picking, packing and preparing products for despatch in line with strict operational, quality and safety procedures.

Location: Birmingham

Hours: This is a shift-based role with either a morning or afternoon start, scheduled between 8:00am and 6:00pm. Initially, shifts will run Monday to Friday, before transitioning to Sunday through Friday. Each shift is 8 hours, with an unpaid 30min lunch break.

Salary: £13.10 per hour. £25,545 per year

Warehouse Operative Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to gain FLT/MHE licences
• Supportive team environment within a well-established organisation
• Career progression opportunities
• 20 days 8 days bank holidays

Warehouse Operative Key Responsibilities

• Accurately receive, store, pick, pack and despatch products in line with SOPs and quality standards
• Operate automated warehouse systems, handheld scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Load and unload delivery vehicles manually or using material handling equipment (FLT/MHE)
• Maintain high levels of accuracy when picking and processing orders to meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Carry out regular inventory checks and support effective stock rotation (FEFO – First Expired, First Out)
• Identify damaged, missing or incorrect stock and take corrective action
• Palletise goods safely to ensure secure transportation
• Achieve agreed productivity targets and KPIs
• Promote a safe, legal and compliant working environment at all times
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with training new team members where required.

Warehouse Operative Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within a warehouse or logistics environment is advantageous
• Good time management with the ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Good verbal communication skills with basic written and numeracy ability
• Confident using computers, handheld devices and warehouse systems
• FLT licence desirable but not essential, as training can be provided
• Flexible attitude to working hours, shifts and operational demands

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV.

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