Warehouse Operative

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Heysham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting a Warehouse Operative for the Heysham (LA3) site. You will support Goods In and warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, picking and shipping in line with site procedures and transport regulations.

The role involves handling fine chemicals and requires adherence to safety and EMS/QMS requirements, with a Monday–Friday day shift and 37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy and data entry accuracy.
• Experience working in a warehouse or goods in/out environment.
• Able to handle stock across multiple storage locations.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in packing and records.
• Manual handling is required and trained.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unpack deliveries and book in goods using JDE.
• Locate items to correct hazard warehouses.
• Pick items for repack orders and log returns.
• Carry out cycle counts per work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with packing, labeling and transport rules.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork & communication

Warehouse / goods in-out experience

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Courier platforms / MSDS access

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Heysham (LA3)

£13.20 per hour

Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00

37.5 hours per week

Temporary

Gi Group are recruiting on behalf of a global life sciences company providing products and services used across scientific research, healthcare, and industrial laboratories. We're looking for a Warehouse Operative to join their team at their Heysham (LA3) site. You'll support a busy Goods In and warehouse operation, ensuring materials are received, stored, picked and shipped accurately and in line with site procedures and transport regulations.

Shifts & Pay Rate:

• £13.20 per hour
• Monday-Friday shift pattern (08:00-16:00)

Warehouse Operative Key responsibilities:

• Receive and unpack deliveries and book in goods accurately using JD Edwards (JDE), completing relevant system transactions.
• Locate bulk and pre-pack items to the correct hazard warehouses.
• Pick stock for repack orders from onsite warehouses and return bulk returns to the correct store locations.
• Complete cycle counts in line with work instructions.
• Investigate and resolve Not on Location (NOL) / missing items.
• Follow all packing and labelling instructions to comply with transport regulations.
• Support export shipment collation, ensuring loads are accurate and paperwork is completed correctly.
• Use third-party systems such as courier platforms and access documentation such as MSDS.
• Handle fine chemicals (bulk or prepacks) in line with CEM (Chemical Exposure Management) regulations, following instructions without deviation.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables and follow requisition procedures.
• Operate equipment you are trained on and report any defects/issues to the Team Leader/Manager.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Ensure full compliance with site security, environmental, quality (EMS/QMS) and health & safety requirements.
• Support other duties within your skills and abilities as required.

Warehouse Operative Preferred skills and experience:

• Basic computer skills
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Previous experience in a warehouse / goods in-out / materials handling environment
• Good attention to detail
• Manual Handling

If you're an experienced warehouse professional and comfortable working with accuracy, systems, and compliance-led processes, we'd like to hear from you.

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Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.