Warehouse Operative

Handicare Stairlifts UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on retail, leisure, travel

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Handicare Stairlifts UK in Glasgow is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join a busy team. The role involves receiving goods, stock handling, packing, and preparing items for dispatch, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, good literacy and numeracy, basic IT skills, and can work both independently and as part of a team. Forklift training may be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Awareness of health and safety within a warehouse environment.
• Forklift Truck licence advantageous, but not essential as training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and booking in deliveries.
• Picking, packing and preparing goods for dispatch.
• Assisting with the refurbishment and preparation of equipment for reinstallation.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using internal IT systems.
• Supporting stock control activities and carrying out stock checks.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Keeping warehouse and storage areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following all health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure daily warehouse targets are achieved.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Positive attitude

Literacy

Numeracy

Basic IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Flexible mindset

Health and safety awareness

Forklift licence

Job description

Salary: £25,777 per annum (39 hours per week)

Join Our Team

Are you looking to start or build a career in warehousing and logistics? We're looking for a motivated and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our busy and friendly team in Baillieston, Glasgow.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in doing a job well, and wants to develop valuable skills within a warehouse environment. Whether you already have warehouse experience or are looking for the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help ensure goods are received, stored, prepared and dispatched efficiently, playing an important role in keeping our operation running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Receiving, checking and booking in deliveries.
• Picking, packing and preparing goods for dispatch.
• Assisting with the refurbishment and preparation of equipment for reinstallation.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using internal IT systems.
• Supporting stock control activities and carrying out stock checks.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Keeping warehouse and storage areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following all health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure daily warehouse targets are achieved.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Awareness of health and safety within a warehouse environment.
• Forklift Truck licence advantageous, but not essential as training may be provided.

What's In It For You?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a wide range of retail, leisure, hospitality and travel discounts
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and develop