Warehouse operative (20 hrs )

Alliance Healthcare; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Evening shift hours

Valuable warehouse experience

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare in Exeter is seeking a part-time Warehouse Operative on a 6-month fixed term contract. The role covers 20 hours per week across the evening shift, with responsibilities to pick, pack, receive deliveries, and dispatch goods safely.

The ideal candidate has warehouse experience, good attention to detail, and can work both independently and in a team while maintaining safety standards. A forklift qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and prepare orders accurately for dispatch.
• Receive and check incoming deliveries against documentation.
• Safely store goods in the correct warehouse locations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Carry out stock checks and report discrepancies.
• Use warehouse systems and equipment where required.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet operational targets.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Health and safety basics

Physical fitness

Handheld scanners/WMS exposure

Forklift certification

Tools

Handheld scanners

Warehouse management system (WMS)

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Warehouse Operative Part time **(6 month fixed term contract)** Location: Exeter Work Pattern: 20 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days **6 month fixed term contract** Summary of Role: We are looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative to join our team in Exeter on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a Full-time evening role, ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency. You will play a key role in ensuring goods are handled, processed and dispatched correctly to support daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and prepare orders accurately for dispatch
• Receive and check incoming deliveries against documentation
• Safely store goods in the correct warehouse locations
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Carry out stock checks and report discrepancies
• Use warehouse systems and equipment where required
• Follow all health and safety guidelines and procedures
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet operational targets .

Skills and Knowledge

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred but not essential
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices
• Good level of physical fitness for manual handling tasks
• Desirable: Experience using handheld scanners or warehouse management systems
• Forklift or other warehouse equipment certification

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Structured working hours with a consistent evening shift
• Opportunity to gain valuable warehouse experience
• Supportive team environment

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Affiliated Companies

• Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.