Warehouse Operative

Well; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Staff Discount

Travel Loans and more…..

Job summary

Bestway Healthcare is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operative to join our logistics team in Stoke-on-Trent. You will manage order picking with digitised handheld scanners, oversee stock with scanning devices, and support receipt, storage and distribution in a fast-paced setting.

We value reliability, physical fitness for lifting, good communication, and teamwork to meet daily targets while enforcing health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced warehouse environment preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with digitised handheld picking and stock scanners.
• Able to lift and move heavy objects.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Utilise digitised handheld picking scanners to accurately pick orders and fulfill customer requirements.
• Operate stock accounting scanners to maintain accurate inventory records and track stock movements.
• Assist in receiving, storing, organising, and distributing products within the warehouse.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the warehouse to maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily operational goals and targets.
• Always adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Handle and package product carefully to prevent damage during handling and transport
• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude to contribute to a collaborative and productive work environment in the warehouse

Skills

Fast-paced warehouse experience

Teamwork

Physical strength

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Tools

Digitised handheld picking scanners

Stock accounting scanners

Warehouse software

Job description

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Healthcare Service Centre, Enterprise Way, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent

Closing Date:

07/11/2026

Job Category:

Warehouse

Business Area:

Warehouse & Logistics

Division / Function:

Warehouse

Package Description

• Paid Holidays
• Staff Discount
• Travel Loans and more…..

Overview of the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Warehouse Operative to join our team in a multi-functional warehouse setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various warehouse activities, including picking orders using digitised handheld picking scanners, using stock accounting scanners, and ensuring efficient operation within the warehouse.

Main Responsibilities

• Utilise digitised handheld picking scanners to accurately pick orders and fulfill customer requirements.
• Operate stock accounting scanners to maintain accurate inventory records and track stock movements.
• Assist in receiving, storing, organising, and distributing products within the warehouse.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the warehouse to maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily operational goals and targets.
• Always adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Handle and package product carefully to prevent damage during handling and transport
• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude to contribute to a collaborative and productive work environment in the warehouse

The Ideal Candidate

Key knowledge and skills required:

• Previous experience in fast paced warehouse environment preferred but not required
• Familiarity with digitized handheld picking scanner and stock accounting scanners in an asset
• Good communication and ability to work as a team is advantageous
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects as needed
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and warehouse processes

Problem solving & Change:

• Addressing discrepancies between physical inventory and system records
• Resolving issues related to pick errors or damaged product
• Troubleshooting pick issues and scanner issues.
• Adapting to new technologies and software updates to warehouse Operations
• Embracing continuous improvement initiatives to streamline warehouse processes

About The Company

With the purpose of improving the lives of our patients and customers, Bestway Healthcare supports communities across the United Kingdom and Ireland through an extensive network of community pharmacies and pharmaceutical wholesale depots.

Our wholesale business unit operates two pharmaceutical wholesale brands, Lexon and Bestway Medhub which combined support over 5,000 independent community pharmacy contractors, processing over 100m packs of medication every year making us the 4th largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in the United Kingdom. Our wholesale business unit also operates a leading appliance wholesaler, Wardle’s, a generic supplier Key Pharmaceuticals. We operate from 4 distribution centres with a fleet of vans delivering to independent pharmacies & directly to the most vulnerable patients every day.

Bestway Healthcare is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. If you have any specific requirements, we'll do everything we can to support you. Whether it is to find a pharmacy that is accessible, or if it is a part time position you are looking for, we can help find the role that is right for you. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, we will be happy to accommodate you

Please be aware that due to the high number of applications we receive it may not be possible for us to provide an outcome to all applicants. If you are not contacted within 28 days of your submission unfortunately you will have been unsuccessful.