Warehouse Operative

ThyssenKrupp Materials Ltd; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company in Ilkley is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operative for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will play a key role in ensuring customer orders are accurately managed and prepared for delivery. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and able to work effectively under pressure. This role offers a salary of £26,843 per year along with comprehensive benefits such as annual leave, health cash plan, and company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays + your birthday

Health Cash Plan (after 6 months)

Company bonus scheme

Advantageous pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Competent with the use of manual equipment.
• Ability to understand and prioritise work in accordance with despatch Work To List.
• Flexible with the ability to change schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all part quantities and accompanying paperwork are fully accurate.
• Pack goods in accordance with quality and health & safety standards.
• Create and maintain SAP manifests for despatch operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

PC literate

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

SAP

FLT

Microsoft applications

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Application Deadline: 21 November 2025

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Darton

Compensation: £26,843 / year

Description

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Despatch Operative to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where you’ll be on your feet throughout the day, ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed, and prepared for delivery.

You will be responsible for checking and packaging materials, completing all relevant despatch paperwork and system entries, and working closely with warehouse and transport teams to maintain smooth operations. Attention to detail, good organisation, and a commitment to safety and accuracy are key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all part quantities and accompanying paperwork are fully accurate and aligned.
• Pack goods in accordance with quality and health & safety standards, completing all SAP confirmations.
• Create and maintain SAP manifests for despatch operations.
• Prepare trunker manifests and coordinate with external couriers to ensure timely collections.
• Post goods issued for despatched orders accurately within SAP.
• Organise and load materials safely onto vehicles for delivery.
• Generate export documentation and commercial invoices, scanning and distributing to relevant departments.
• Upload Proof of Delivery (POD) paperwork and maintain accurate filing of all despatch records.
• Manage stock levels of consumable packaging materials and request replenishment as required.
• Securely pack parts, wrap and palletise goods, and store completed orders ready for despatch.
• Provide assistance to shop floor personnel as required to support smooth warehouse operations.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Competent with the use of manual equipment.
• Have a keen eye for detail and the ability to spot documentation errors.
• Ability to understand and Prioritise Work in accordance with despatch Work To List.
• Flexible with the ability to change schedule’s as and when required.
• Good communication skills and confidence to make on the spot decisions.
• Self‑motivated, reliant, diligent, analytical and numerate.
• Ability to work effectively, under pressure to meet deadlines.
• PC literate

Desirable knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours but essential:

• FLT driver
• Competent with Microsoft applications

Job Benefits

Your benefits with us

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
• Health Cash Plan (after 6 months)
• Company bonus scheme
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Advanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee high street vouchers & discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health & health surveillance
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas savings scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing events
• Recognition Portal
• Rewards Portal
• Company events
• Company share schemes
• Christmas Closedown

Our Company Values

Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organization’s actions, culture, and decision‑making processes. Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.

Let's take a look at each of our four company values and what they mean to us.