Warehouse Operative

Latitude Recruitment; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression Opportunities

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Health Plan

25 days annual leave

Overtime available

Flexi Time

Job summary

Latitude Recruitment is seeking a reliable and organized Warehouse Operative to ensure efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials for a leading manufacturing company in Ringwood. The role includes maintaining accurate stock levels and close collaboration with production teams.

Successful candidates will have previous warehouse experience, strong attention to detail, and good organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Experience using a forklift truck is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Good organizational and time-management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and check goods against delivery notes.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies.
• Accurately record and book stock into the ERP system.
• Label and store materials in designated locations.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory levels.
• Carry out regular stock counts and cycle counts.
• Pick and issue components to production teams.
• Safely load and unload vehicles.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer literacy

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift Truck

Job description

Warehouse Operative

We are currently looking for a reliable and organised Warehouse Operative to support the efficient receipt, storage, control, and dispatch of materials and finished goods for a leading manufacturing company based in Ringwood on a permanent basis.

The role plays an important part in maintaining accurate stock levels, supporting production and assembly activities, and ensuring the warehouse remains safe, clean, organised, and efficient. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the warehouse, production, and logistics functions to ensure materials and finished goods are available when required.

Main Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and check goods against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report any issues.
• Accurately record and book stock into the ERP system.
• Label and store materials in their designated locations.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory levels.
• Carry out regular stock counts and cycle counts.
• Identify and report stock shortages, discrepancies, or damaged goods.
• Pick and issue components and materials to production and assembly teams and prepare kits and materials for production orders
• Safely load and unload vehicles.
• Local deliveries (small part of this role) Clean drivers license required

Ideal Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse, stores, logistics, or similar environment, and of picking components
• Experience of using a forklift truck (license not required as training given)
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Basic computer literacy and confidence using digital systems.
• Experience with stock control and inventory management processes.

  Desirable

  • Current Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
  • Experience using ERP or MRP systems.
  • Knowledge of warehouse management, stock control, and inventory processes.

  Salary

  £28,500

  Hours

  Monday to Friday (Flexi Time)

  Benefits

  • Progression Opportunities
  • Enhanced Pension Contributions - Employer 6% , Employee 5%
  • Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary
  • Health Plan
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Overtime available
  • Flexi Time