Warehouse Operative

Johnson Controls; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative / Stores Controller for their Reading location. The successful individual will ensure efficient running of the stores, manage deliveries, and keep accurate inventory records. Ideal candidates should be flexible, organized, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation along with training for relevant skills, ensuring a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Paid holidays including all bank holidays

Matched pension contribution

Life assurance and employee assistance program

Extensive training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extremely flexible and motivated.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Telephone and computer (Excel) literate.
• Organized and holds a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and receiving parts from suppliers.
• Checking parts upon receipt for correctness and condition.
• Receiving, packing, and picking stock for warehouse.
• Organising and booking onward deliveries for clients.
• Regularly checking and maintaining stock levels.
• Carrying out stock takes and inventory counts.
• Maintaining accurate records of inventory and stock management.

Skills

Flexibility

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Telephone and computer literacy

Job description

What you will do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative / Stores Controller to join our Powertec team at Johnson Controls, based out of our office / warehouse in Reading. We have grown to become the largest fire pump service company in the UK. The company draws on over 50 years’ worth of experience in all aspects of the pumping industry.

This is a great opportunity for someone to be responsible for the efficient running of the stores, thus contributing to the efficiency of the company and helping to reduce waste and manage material usage and pre-assemblies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding salary and overtime rates
• Company Perks: Paid holidays including all bank holidays and sick pay
• Comprehensive Benefits: Our package includes a matched pension contribution, life assurance, employee assistance program, referral schemes, among other perks.
• Training Opportunities: Access extensive on-the-job and cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources available.
• Collaborative Environment: Thrive in an encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Business Resource Groups: Join and contribute to our business resource groups.
• Career Development: Long-term career development is a priority for us.

How you will do it

• Ordering and receiving parts from suppliers.
• Checking of parts being received to ensure correctness and in good order.
• Receiving, packing and picking stock for our separate warehouse.
• Receiving, packing and picking for engineer stock / works.
• Organising / booking onward deliveries for clients and engineers alike.
• Regularly checking stock levels and ensuring they are maintained.
• Carrying out regular stock takes and inventory counts.
• Maintaining accurate records of inventory and stock management systems.
• Working with warehouse staff, quotations teams, planning teams, engineers to co-ordinate deliveries / shipments as required.

What we look for

• The ideal candidate must be extremely flexible and motivated.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Telephone and computer (excel) literate.
• Collaborating closely with multiple people is crucial.
• Must be organized. A full driving license is crucial.

The successful candidate will receive training for confined space, first aid, forklift driving, use of Hiab and sling / lifting training and any further training to assist with the position.