Warehouse Operative

AMA Admin; Poynton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Development opportunities

Long-term employment

Supportive environment

Job summary

AMA Admin in Poynton/Stockport is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative for the PM shift to join a steel processing and distribution team. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 2pm–10pm, handling cranes, forklifts, and warehousing tasks with a safety-first approach.

The role offers training, long-term stability, and a supportive environment. Applicants with past warehouse or steel industry experience will fit quickly, with emphasis on health and safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or steel industry experience preferred.
• Overhead cranes and forklifts experience advantageous.
• Strong health, safety and manual handling knowledge.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, proactive, team player.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 5-ton overhead gantry cranes using radio remote and pendant controls.
• Load, unload, store and retrieve steel products safely.
• Operate forklifts, side loaders, Combi lifts and other mobile plant where trained.
• Perform pre-use safety checks on machinery and equipment.
• Complete picking tickets, stock checks and dispatch paperwork accurately.
• Conduct quality checks using measuring equipment to ensure correct sizing and labelling of materials.
• Maintain housekeeping across warehouse areas.
• Adhere to ISO45001:2018 PPE and safe systems of work.
• Support wider warehouse operations as required.

Skills

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Warehouse Operative PM Shift

Location: Poynton / Stockport

Salary: £13.18 - £13.64 per hour DOE

Hours: Monday- Friday - 2pm-10pm

Reference: ASPLIV

Our client, a well-established steel processing and distribution business based in Poynton/Stockport, is currently seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Warehouse Operative to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with warehouse or industrial experience looking for a stable, long-term role within a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate 5-ton overhead gantry cranes using radio remote and pendant controls
• Load, unload, store, and retrieve steel products efficiently and safely
• Operate forklifts, side loaders, Combi lifts, and other mobile plant where trained
• Carry out pre-use safety and equipment checks on machinery and plant
• Complete picking tickets, stock checks, and dispatch paperwork accurately
• Conduct quality checks using measuring equipment to ensure correct sizing and labelling of materials
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across warehouse and working areas
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe systems of work in line with ISO45001:2018
• Support wider warehouse operations and assist with additional duties as required

Candidate Requirements

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or steel industry experience preferred
• Experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts advantageous
• Strong understanding of health & safety and manual handling practices
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accuratelyTeam player with a proactive and flexible attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.64 - £14.12 DOE
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities
• Stable, long-term employment opportunity
• Supportive and professional