Warehouse Operative

Pertemps Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Edinburgh is seeking a Warehouse Operative to handle goods-in operations. You will receive and sort materials, manage stock levels, and ensure accurate record-keeping. Essential skills include attention to detail and problem-solving. This temporary position offers a competitive pay rate and the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Able to identify and separate materials at the point of receipt based on agreed material category types and requirements.
• Ability to interpret and make accurate decisions on retention of supporting information.
• Demonstrate ability to apply problem-solving in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record, unpack, and sort materials upon arrival.
• Manage stock rotation to ensure availability for processing.
• Record deliveries in a central log to monitor material levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Material identification

Team working skills

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative (Temporary - Goods-In Operator)Location: EH12 - EdinburghPay Rate: GBP25,126 per annumHours: 35 hours per weekStart Date: 21st AugustContract Duration: 12 working days - possible extensionMain Duties:

• Receive, record, unpack and sort materials on arrival into the operating area.
• Stock management and rotation of materials to ensure that the appropriate materials are available for processing by operators.
• Identify, separate and retain goods inwards notices and addresses to aid operators
• Record deliveries in a central log to monitor levels of materials and identify potential shortfall in receipt levels.
• Support the administration function by separation of letters and delivery notes to update claim, receipt and supplier data.

Essential Skills:

• Able to identify and separate materials at the point of receipt, based on agreed material category types and requirements
• Ability to interpret and make accurate decisions on retention of supporting information for goods received
• Ability to work on routine tasks with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate an ability to apply problem-solving and interpretation processes in the completion of daily allocated duties
• Attention to detail

Desirable Skills:

• Good team working skills
• Ability to cope with pressure of work and variable workloads