Warehouse Operative

Devonshire Appointments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a permanent role in Dagenham, UK. The position involves loading and unloading goods, managing stock, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, organized, and possess strong communication skills. Experience in a warehouse or production environment is essential, as well as a willingness to work flexible hours. Employee benefits are included in this role.

Benefits

Various employee benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Forklift Licence desired (VNA Driver preferred).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods, and move items of mail.
• Stack goods in correct storage bays and maintain stock control.
• Follow directions from the warehouse supervisor and handle stock responsibly.
• Maintain health and safety standards within the team.
• General tidying and cleaning of the warehouse.

Skills

Self-motivated and organized

Effective communication

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Team player

IT literate & MS Excel competency

Physical strength (able to lift 22KG)

Warehouse/Production experience

Job description

Job Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our Paragon Customer Communications site in Dagenham. Working within the Warehouse Operations, supporting all aspects covered by the department. The site contains printing, mailing and warehousing capability for the production of outbound and inbound document services.

As a Warehouse Operative, your main duties would include :

Loading and unloading goods, moving stocks and items of mail packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility, stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following stock control instructions, checking loads are secure, stacking empty pallets, performing daily equipment checks and performing other warehouse tasks like picking stock and moving it to the appropriate location on factory floor and dealing with stock returns.

Forklift Licence Desired (VNA Driver desired)

This is a permanent role and works on an annualised hour shift pattern.

42 Hour week - DAYS SHIFT PATTERN - 6am - 6pm (Weekend rotation required)

3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on

3 days off, 3 days on

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all defined standards and processes with an SLA focus
• Ensure any issues are escalated in timely manner and accurately to the Line Manager
• Follow direction from the warehouse supervisor and perform any other duties as required
• Ensure all stock is accurately handled according to task specifics, report any damaged or missing stock
• General tidying and cleaning of the warehouse
• Take appropriate responsibility for maintaining health & safety standards in the team

Skills and Attributes we are looking for

• Self-motivated, organised and customer focused with a willingness to learn
• Effective communicator with a logical and resiliant approach
• Team Player but able to work on own initiative
• Committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping
• Experience of working to tight deadlines within a fast paced envrionment
• IT Literate & competent in the use of MS Excel
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre items, such as boxes, of up to 22KG
• Warehouse / Production experience required

Various Employee Benefits included

Please note that due to the high volume of responses we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status