Warehouse Operative

Vestas; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Motivated team

Culture of initiative and quality

Supportive colleagues

Sustainable energy impact

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Warehouse Operative for the IOW site to support blades manufacturing logistics. You will pick, pack and fulfil orders for production and external stakeholders while maintaining stock accuracy and safe operations.

You will use SAP/Apriso to manage inventory and comply with safety procedures. Join a team focused on quality, efficiency and collaboration in a role that supports the global transition to sustainable energy.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification.
• Experience using SAP or similar inventory management systems.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and fulfil orders for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain stock accuracy through stock checks and cycle counting.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.

Skills

Receiving/put-away

Inspection accuracy

Stock control

5S

Excel

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Material-handling equipment

Tools

SAP

Apriso

Job description

Join Vestas and contribute to the advancement of renewable energy

Are you looking to develop your skills in a manufacturing environment while contributing to a more sustainable future? If you enjoy working as part of a team and want to support the production of high-quality wind turbine blades, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Technology & Operations > Blades Manufacturing > IOW Warehouse Shift 1

The Logistics Department is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and control of materials across the site. Working closely with production teams, we ensure that materials are available when needed while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and inventory accuracy. It is a busy environment that depends on collaboration, consistency, and careful attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and fulfil orders for internal and external stakeholders, including production requests.
• Maintain stock accuracy through stock checks, cycle counting, and inventory control activities.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment, including loading and unloading trailers.
• Accurately use warehouse management and stock control systems, including SAP and Apriso, to manage inventory and transactions.
• Report stock shortages, inventory discrepancies, and other material-related issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Work efficiently to meet operational deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Follow safe systems of work, risk assessments, and company health and safety procedures.
• Identify and report safety concerns to help maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift and material-handling equipment certification.
• Experience using SAP or similar inventory management systems.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Competencies

• Ability to perform receiving, inspection, put-away, and material-handling activities accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to supply materials to production lines, ensuring the correct material, quantity, and delivery timing.
• Ability to manage non-conforming materials, maintain warehouse organisation, and consistently apply 5S principles.
• Ability to perform inventory transactions accurately, resolve material discrepancies, and comply with HSE requirements.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, stores, or logistics function within a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift certification and the ability to operate material-handling equipment safely.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, maintain reliable attendance, and meet the physical demands of warehouse work, including lifting and moving materials when needed.

What We Offer

• Great opportunities for professional and personal development.
• The opportunity to work with a highly engaged and motivated team.
• A culture that values initiative, ownership, innovation, and quality.
• Supportive colleagues who work together to reach shared goals.
• The opportunity to contribute to the global transition to sustainable energy.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.