Warehouse Operative

John King Chains Limited; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned family-owned manufacturing company with a rich history and a commitment to quality. This exciting role involves working in a dedicated team within the warehouse and despatch functions, where you will handle the storage, picking, and dispatching of products. You will operate mechanical handling equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining high standards of accuracy and customer service. If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a thriving business, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• In date and accredited Forklift License (Counterbalance) and Flexi required.
• Experience with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook to fulfill the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admin tasks and other warehouse functions associated with onsite production.
• Unload and load vehicles and containers, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Machine Operation

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

SAGE

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Driving License

Job description

John King Chains Limited
Lancaster Close, Sherburn-in-Elmet, LS25 6NS, United Kingdom

Contract of employment: Full-time

Type of work: Stationary work

Reporting to:
Team Leader – Stores & Despatch (Factory)

Date Updated:
April 2025

Come and enjoy our journey and be a part of our kingdom. We are an internationally renowned and family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1926.

The Company has enjoyed unrivalled expansion in the last decade. Today it operates from five locations Worldwide and exports mechanical handling equipment to over 65 countries.

The business, with Head office based in Sherburn in Elmet, employs best in class manufacturing techniques including CNC machining, Fibre laser technology and Robotics. This ensures highest quality, consistent and competitive product.

Position Overview

This role will be working in a dedicated team in our warehouse and despatch functions.

Key Responsibilities

It is expected that responsibilities will include but not be exclusive of any other role requirements.

• Undertake and conduct admin tasks and other warehouse functions associated with onsite production.
• Storage, picking and dispatching of products/orders.
• Unload and load vehicles and containers.
• Check and examine products prior to dispatch.
• Locate products in warehouse and ensure products are labelled and identified.
• Inspect correct items and quantities that have been picked using product codes and descriptions on pick lists.
• Follow relevant procedures for packing and dispatching UK, European and export orders.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment, tools and machinery as trained and authorised and in accordance with safe working practices and operating procedures.
• All tasks undertaken are conducted with due diligence and high levels of accuracy, efficiency and customer service is maintained.
• Assist with the management of stocktaking as required.
• Maintain a clean and tidy warehouse and ensure a high degree of housekeeping is maintained in line with the 5S program.
• Be aware of and observe all security and Health & Safety at Work regulations and requirements, wear protective clothing, footwear and equipment as provided and report all near misses and unsafe acts to your Team Leader.
• Flexibility to work overtime or alter normal working hours to suit the needs of the business.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with operating a machine.
• Ability to manage relationships.
• In date and accredited Forklift License (Counterbalance) and Flexi.
• Demonstrate adequate experience with MS Excel, Word and Outlook to fulfil the role.
• Experience working with SAGE.
• Experience of on-line portal usage for booking third party transport an advantage.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage a number of different projects/tasks at any one time.
• Highly motivated, with a pro-active approach to workload.
• Confident and determined approach.
• Methodical and accurate with a good attention to detail.
• Happy to at times work to strictly deadlines and able to plan work according to timescales.
• Can work alone and use initiative but also a team player who can help and support others.
• Full Clean Driving License.

ISO

Responsible for ensuring all manufacturing is conducted within the dictates of ISO 9001 to the latest standard to ensure quality objectives are monitored and maintained.

If you require any further information or wish to apply for this role please send your CV via the Contact Form.