Warehouse Operative

Vicon Motion Systems Ltd.; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Yarnton is looking for a Warehouse Operative to manage packing and shipping operations. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with shipping regulations, maintain an organized workspace, and support the production department. A meticulous, self-motivated individual with good communication skills is sought. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, and additional perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% Company Pension

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Cover

Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Free On‑site Parking

Qualifications

• Experience with packing and shipping processes.
• Ability to maintain an organised workspace.
• Comfortable with manual handling and adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Pack for shipment all goods as required by the company.
• Maintain FIFO system of stock.
• Liaise with the Sales and Operations Planning team for priority of daily packaging.
• Monitor and reorder packaging material as needed.

Skills

Meticulous with a good eye for detail

Self‑motivated

Good written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Department: Vicon Production

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Yarnton, Oxfordshire

Reporting To: Yvonne Strobel

Description

Are you interested in working on products at the very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award®-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems?

Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Vicon products are used in major feature films, games, and commercials, and are a crucial measurement tool for biomechanics, robotics, and cutting‑edge science.

Vicon is a subsidiary of Oxford Metrics Plc.

The incumbent occupying the Warehouse Operative post within the Production Department is responsible for all packing for shipment functions for the Company. The Warehouse Operative shall report directly to the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Pack for shipment all Goods as required by Vicon
• Understanding and maintaining the FIFO system of stock
• Manual handling in compliance with company process
• Knowledge of shipping processes with DHL, FedEx, UPS etc.
• Stock management with Bill of Materials
• Correspondence and liaising with the Sales and Operations Planning team for priority of daily packaging.
• Data entry to the company ERP for movement of product into stock.
• Generation of Packing Slips using company ERP
• Packing all goods, materials and returns to minimise shipping cost and potential damage, referring to relevant specifications.
• Pack goods in compliance with shipping regulations, carrier and company requirements.
• Final inspection of all goods, materials and repairs prior to packing.
• Incorporate methods into the packing process to ensure goods packed match Picking Lists including serial number rationalisations.
• Monitor and the reordering of packaging material as and when required.
• Ensuring the shipment area is kept tidy and organised and to be able to locate packages as required.
• To adhere to the company’s health and safety policy.
• To undergo regular training to maintain skills as required to remain compliant with company regulations.
• To assist in other areas where necessary to meet business needs e.g. goods receiving, production kitting and stock counts.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Meticulous with a good eye for detail.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Enthusiastic and committed to the goals of the Company.
• Organised and tidy.
• Exhibit good written and verbal communications skills.
• Able to work in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% Company Pension
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free On‑site Parking