Warehouse Operative

Airband Community Internet; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage the supply chain process. This role involves receiving, logging, and dispatching goods while ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with relevant certifications such as a telehandler or forklift license. Join a dynamic team that values employee well-being and offers a range of benefits.

Benefits

Overtime pay

25 days of paid leave

5% pension contribution

Customer referral bonus

Hybrid working model

Free broadband

20% off EE mobile plans

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare and dental

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Must have a telehandler or forklift license.
• Full clean driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor receipt, logging, allocation, and dispatch of equipment.
• Maintain health, safety, hygiene, and security standards.
• Oversee planned maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Interpersonal skills

Logical reasoning

Numerical skills

Education

Telehandler or forklift license

Full clean driver’s license

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Location: Southwest (Tiverton)

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Salary: £25,396 per annum

Role Overview

This role is a vital part of the supply chain process, responsible for receiving, logging, and dispatching goods to the correct locations. You will also help maintain workplace health and safety standards and ensure housekeeping is up to standard.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the receipt, logging, allocation, and dispatch of equipment, ensuring receipts match purchase orders.
• Raise purchase orders to replenish stock as needed.
• Manage the return of faulty equipment.
• Accurately log kit issued.
• Understand the company's policies and how the warehouse contributes to these.
• Keep stock control systems updated and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintain health, safety, hygiene, and security standards, such as keeping walkways and forklift areas clear.
• Oversee planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment, including taking vehicles for repairs and servicing.

Key Skills

• Organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and honesty.
• IT literacy and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and visitors.
• Logical reasoning and numerical skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks across departments.

Certification & Qualifications

• Telehandler or forklift license.
• Full clean driver’s license.

What Airband Offers

• Overtime pay.
• 25 days of paid leave, increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with service.
• 5% pension contribution plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.
• Customer referral bonus.
• Hybrid working model (home and office).
• Free broadband (coverage permitting).
• 20% off EE mobile plans.
• Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, healthcare, dental, and health cash fund (dependent on service length).
• Employee discount platform with savings on shopping, holidays, and more.
• Refer a friend reward scheme.

Pre-employment Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory references are required. A DBS check may be necessary, especially for customer-facing roles. A driving license may be required for field roles.