Warehouse Operative

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Newport, Wales. Responsibilities include operating a Reach Truck, inventory management, and ensuring efficient goods handling. An ideal candidate must have a valid Reach Truck license and experience in warehouse operations. The role involves a rotating shift pattern, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Reach Truck license required.
• Experience in a warehouse environment, including picking and packing.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Reach Truck and manage materials effectively.
• Cycle counting of inventory and updating systems.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of goods.

Skills

Reach Truck license

Warehouse operations experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Time management

Positive attitude

Tools

PDA handheld devices

Job description

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operator?

Ford & Stanley - The Rail Recruitment Experts are seeking Warehouse Operatives to join a leading global Rolling Stock Manufacturing company based at their purpose built factory in Newport, South Wales.

Location: Newport, Wales

Hours: Rotating Shift Pattern, 6am - 2pm Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm

Role and Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Operator, your role will rotate around a variety of key warehouse duties - no two weeks will look the same. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to build a wide range of warehouse skills. You'll be involved in different aspects of the operation, helping ensure everything runs smoothly from goods inwards to stock control.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating a Reach Truck
• Cycle counting of inventory and updating the internal system
• Taking delivery of goods inwards using forklift trucks, and/or other lifting equipment where required - ensuring the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and movement of materials across the site
• Ensuring materials are checked off accurately and promptly, inspecting for damages and verifying quantities
• Distributing deliveries in line with set timescales and targets
• Updating computer and/or manual systems to maintain accurate stock levels - including the use of PDA hand-held devices (warehouse software)
• Putting materials away in stores after deliveries in accordance with stock control systems in place

The Candidate

This is a hands-on role that requires someone who is dependable, confident operating a Reach Truck, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Reliability is key - we're looking for someone who will consistently deliver high standards and support day-to-day warehouse operations with care and attention.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Reach Truck license (In house or external)
• Proven experience in a warehouse environment, including picking and packing
• A reliable and punctual individual with a strong work ethic
• Confident using warehouse systems, including handheld PDA devices
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively
• A positive attitude, with good attention to detail and strong teamwork skills
• Flexible to work on a rotating shift pattern

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.