Warehouse Operative,

Optum; Mitcheldean; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Full training provided

FLT training

Career development

Supportive team

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative to join our busy logistics team in the UK. You will handle goods receipt, stock management, order preparation and dispatch, while ensuring accuracy and GDP compliance.

Daily tasks include cycle counts, forklift-ready processes, and coordinating with the purchasing team. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a Full UK Driving Licence.

Competenze

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience receiving and processing deliveries.
• Proven experience in stock control and inventory management.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated solid communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Demonstrated understanding of Health and Safety requirements within warehouse environments.

Mansioni

• Receipt and checking of incoming deliveries against delivery documentation.
• Receipting and booking stock into warehouse management systems.
• Safe handling and storage of medical products, including medications.
• Stock replenishment, rotation, date checking, and inventory control.
• Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch, including uploading details into courier databases for delivery.
• Crash bag assembly and replenishment.
• Preparation and dispatch of emergency medical equipment devices.
• Receipt, processing, coordinate servicing/repair activities, and arrange dispatch of client equipment returned for maintenance, repair, or service.
• Maintaining stock accuracy through cycle counts, liaison with purchasing team and stock audits.
• Ensuring all warehouse activities comply with GDP, quality requirements, and company procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and workplace organisation.
• Supporting courier collections and dispatch activities.
• Following Health & Safety procedures and safe manual handling practices.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required.

Conoscenze

UK Driving Licence

Receiving deliveries

Stock control

Record accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Health & Safety

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Role Overview

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative to join our busy warehouse logistics team. The successful candidate will support daily warehouse operations including goods receipt, stock management, order preparation, inventory control, and dispatch activities. This role requires excellent attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receipt and checking of incoming deliveries against delivery documentation
• Receipting and booking stock into warehouse management systems
• Safe handling and storage of medical products, including medications
• Stock replenishment, rotation, date checking, and inventory control
• Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch, including uploading details into courier databases for delivery
• Crash bag assembly and replenishment
• Preparation and dispatch of emergency medical equipment devices
• Receipt, processing, coordinate servicing/repair activities, and arrange dispatch of client equipment returned for maintenance, repair, or service
• Maintaining stock accuracy through cycle counts, liaison with purchasing team and stock audits
• Ensuring all warehouse activities comply with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), quality requirements, and company procedures
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and workplace organisation
• Supporting courier collections and dispatch activities
• Following Health & Safety procedures and safe manual handling practices
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience receiving and processing deliveries
• Proven experience in stock control and inventory management
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated solid communication and teamwork skills
• Proven ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Demonstrated understanding of Health and Safety requirements within warehouse environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Dangerous Goods by Air certification
• Forklift Truck (FLT) licence
• Proven experience utilizing handheld stock scanners, warehouse management systems, or similar inventory management technologies
• Proven experience working within logistics, warehousing, retail operations, distribution, or related operational environments
• Proven experience handling medical devices, regulated products, or similar controlled inventory

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and dependability
• Demonstrated positive and flexible approach to work
• Demonstrated solid organizational skills
• Demonstrated customer-focused mindset
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new processes and undertake additional training
• Proven ability to remain calm, accurate, and effective when working to deadlines

What We Offer

• Full training provided
• Weekly Hours: Mon to Thurs - 8.00am to 4.00pm & Fri - 8.00am to 3.00pm
• Opportunities for FLT and specialist logistics training
• Supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities within medical logistics and supply chain operations

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.

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