Warehouse Operative

Kion Group AG; Newbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Discounts from UK brands

Death in Service Benefit

Job summary

Urban Logistics, the supply chain and logistics division within the KION Group, is hiring a Warehouse Operative for the Newbury Spare Parts Warehouse. You will receive, store, pick, pack and dispatch parts, ensuring accuracy and service levels in a busy environment.

This permanent, full-time role runs Monday to Friday. Applicants should have basic data entry skills and the ability to work collaboratively to maintain stock accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution centre.
• Forklift Licence is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proactive and able to take initiative to solve problems.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management systems.
• Numerical competency.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect and accurately book-in inbound deliveries, reporting discrepancies, shortages or damages.
• Store goods in designated warehouse locations with stock rotation.
• Accurately pick, pack and dispatch spare parts to meet requirements within service levels.
• Prepare outbound shipments and documentation using approved carrier systems.
• Carry out stock checks, cycle counts and audits to maintain stock accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and damaged stock.
• Ensure warehouse transactions are recorded in management systems.
• Support timely provision of spare parts to maximise customer satisfaction and uptime.
• Assist with loading/unloading of vehicles, ensuring safe handling.
• Undertake other duties to support warehouse operations.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Attention to detail

Numerical competency

Team player

Basic computer skills

Forklift Licence

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Inventory management software

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Warehouse Operative at Urban Logistics in Newbury!

Urban Logistics are the supply chain and logistics division within the KION Group, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment with over 42,000 employees. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key player in driving the group’s internal supply chain. We are looking for a skilled Warehouse Operative to support the efficient and safe operation of the Newbury Spare Parts Warehouse by accurately receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching parts to meet customer and business requirements. This is a permanent, full time position working Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect and accurately book-in inbound deliveries, reporting any discrepancies, shortages or damages.
• Store goods in designated warehouse locations in accordance with established procedures and stock rotation requirements.
• Accurately pick, pack and dispatch spare parts to meet customer, engineer and business requirements within agreed service levels.
• Prepare outbound shipments and associated documentation using approved carrier and transport systems.
• Carry out regular stock checks, cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain a high level of stock accuracy.
• Investigate and assist in resolving stock discrepancies, damaged stock and inventory issues.
• Ensure all warehouse transactions are correctly recorded within warehouse management and inventory systems.
• Support the timely provision of spare parts to maximise customer satisfaction, engineer productivity and equipment uptime.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles whilst ensuring goods are handled safely and securely.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the efficient operation of the warehouse.

We offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Access to discounts from major UK brands
• Death in Service Benefit

Tasks and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution centre role (desirable but not essential)
• Forklift Licence (desirable but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Proactive and able to take initiative to solve problems
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management systems
• Numerical competency

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Successful candidates must provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time.

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution.

Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.