Warehouse Operative - Backshift

Volvo Group; Rugby; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension up to 5%

Bupa Healthcare

33 days annual leave

MyGymDiscounts

MyActiveDiscounts

Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee Discounts

In-house training

Descripción de la vacante

Volvo Group Rugby site is recruiting for a warehouse operative to support unloading, receiving, picking, packing and dispatch using ASRS and WMS systems. The role involves working across Volvo Group brands including Volvo Penta, Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Bus.

You'll join a safety-focused team, with pathways to develop forklift skills and data-driven stock control in a dynamic warehouse environment during weekday shifts.

Formación

• Fluent English and valid UK driving licence.
• Forklift licences (desirable).
• Experience with ASRS and automated warehouse environments desirable.
• Experience using WMS and handheld scanners.

Responsabilidades

• Safely unload and check inbound deliveries against documentation.
• Quality-check and store products accurately.
• Manage incoming returns and process them correctly.
• Release orders from the system and prepare them for picking by warehouse area.
• Manage stock moves, extractions, and complex/high-density storage.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely and report defects.
• Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Safety-conscious

English fluency

UK driving licence

Forklift licences (desirable)

WMS and handheld scanners

ASRS experience (desirable)

Data accuracy

Herramientas

WMS software

Handheld scanners

ASRS systems

Descripción del empleo

Starting Salary: £27,276.60 per annum and a Company bonus of up to £1500
Location: Rugby (relocating to Coventry in June 2027)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 1:30 pm - 22:00 pm

Please note: GTO, Logistics Services, Volvo Group Logistics will be relocating from Rugby to Coventry. Ideally, candidates should be happy to commute to both sites during the transition period.

You’ll support core warehouse operations, including unloading and loading, receiving, storage, picking and packing, and dispatch, working with both automated systems (ASRS) and traditional methods.

You’ll support multiple Volvo Group brands, including Volvo Penta, Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Bus, handling a wide range of parts, from windscreens, truck beds, and engines to smaller components, ensuring the right products reach the right place efficiently and safely.

What's In It For You

• Pension scheme: We offer a matched pension scheme of up to 5% of your salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death in service cover.
• Healthcare: Benefit from access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
• Holiday Allowance: 33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service), plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Bank holidays are included within this allowance.
• Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts.
• Maternity and Paternity leave: Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave, with 3 weeks flexible to take at any point.
• Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays and travel.
• Professional growth and development: Build your skills through hands-on, in-house training across key warehouse operations, including forklifts, order pickers, ASRS and WMS systems.

You can learn more about the rewards and benefits Volvo Group Employee Benefits

Who are you?

• Safety-conscious and takes ownership of workplace safety.
• Proven ability to meet operational targets and deadlines under pressure.
• Fluent in English with a valid UK driving licence.
• Forklift licences (Counterbalance, Reach Truck, High-Level Order Picker, or similar) with safe operating experience (desirable).
• Experience with Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS) and automated warehouse environments (desirable).
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and handheld scanners, accurately recording and retrieving data (desirable).

You’ll work alongside other warehouse operatives, two Warehouse Team Leaders, and the Logistics Operations Manager. Together, you’ll create a working environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

At Our Warehouse, You Will

You’ll support warehouse operations, ensuring products are handled safely, stored correctly, and prepared efficiently for shipment. You’ll use IT and data to investigate inventory issues and maintain stock accuracy across all areas.

• Safely unload and check inbound deliveries against documentation.
• Quality-check and store products accurately.
• Manage incoming returns and process them correctly.
• Release orders from the system and prepare them for picking by warehouse area.
• Manage stock moves, extractions, and complex/high-density/speciality storage (e.g., hazardous items).
• Operate mechanical handling equipment safely and report any defects or hazards.
• Participate in team meetings, employee review processes, and continuous improvement initiatives

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