Warehouse Operative

Leyland SDM; Wembley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading warehouse operator in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure efficient warehouse operations. You will be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching goods, while maintaining safety and cleanliness. Ideal candidates are organized, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The role requires good communication skills, teamwork, and physical fitness, along with an understanding of health and safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately pick, pack, and check goods.
• Strong organisational skills for managing stock and maintaining a tidy workspace.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to meet targets.
• Good communication skills for working with colleagues and supervisors.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, and unload deliveries, ensuring all items are accounted for.
• Store goods safely, maintaining correct stock levels.
• Accurately pick and pack orders according to company procedures.
• Prepare and load goods for dispatch, ensuring timely delivery.
• Carry out regular stock counts and report discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment when trained and certified.
• Complete relevant paperwork and update management systems.
• Work collaboratively to achieve daily targets.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Communication

Physical Fitness

Time Management

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Pallet trucks

Forklifts

Job description

As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a key role in the smooth running of the warehouse by receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching goods accurately and efficiently. You will ensure all stock is handled with care, maintain a tidy and safe working environment, and support the team in meeting daily targets. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Goods In: Receive, check, and unload deliveries, ensuring all items are accounted for and in good condition.
• Stock Management: Store goods safely and accurately, maintaining correct stock levels and locations.
• Order Picking: Accurately pick and pack orders according to company procedures and customer requirements.
• Dispatch: Prepare and load goods for dispatch, ensuring timely and correct delivery to customers or other sites.
• Inventory Checks: Carry out regular stock counts and report discrepancies.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment, following all health and safety guidelines.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and forklifts (if trained and certified).
• Documentation: Complete all relevant paperwork and update warehouse management systems as required.
• Team Support: Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve daily warehouse targets and support other tasks as needed.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately pick, pack, and check goods.
• Organisation: Strong organisational skills for managing stock and maintaining a tidy workspace.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team to meet targets.
• Communication: Good communication skills for working with colleagues and supervisors.
• Physical Fitness: Comfortable with manual handling and physically demanding tasks.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding of health and safety procedures in a warehouse setting.

Desirable

• Warehouse Experience: Previous experience working in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Equipment Operation: Experience using warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks or forklifts (with training/certification).