Warehouse Operative (Birkenhead)

ASD Limited; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Retail and restaurant discount schemes

Gym and health club discounts

Holiday trading scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Medicash healthcare programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

ASD Limited in Birkenhead is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operative to ensure accurate and efficient order fulfillment within a physically demanding environment. Responsibilities include picking and processing customer orders, operating forklifts and machinery, and maintaining high health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a warehouse or industrial setting and strong work ethic. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including life assurance, pension scheme, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Stable and consistent employment history.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or industrial environment.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding and dirty conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pick and process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Record stock movements and product usage.
• Operate machinery like saws and forklifts safely.

Skills

Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to safely handle large and heavy steel products

Strong work ethic and commitment to health and safety

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

ASD Ltd is one of the UK’s leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers,providinga comprehensive range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing capabilities, combined with industryexpertise, enable us to deliver cost-effective metal solutions and high-quality steel products to a wide range of sectors.

We are committed to sustainability and continuous improvement, playing an active role in building a more sustainable future for our employees, customers, communities, and future generations.

Role Overview

We areseekinga motivated and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our teaminBirkenhead(CH14 1EY). This role is critical in ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately,safelyand efficiently within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Working hours are 45 hours per week,workingMonday to Fridayfrom8.00am until 5.00pm daily.

Our warehouse operations involve picking and packing materials, loadingvehiclesandoperatinga range of equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes,sawsand coating machines.

Due to the nature of our products, the warehouse environment can be physically demanding, dirty, and subject to temperature variations (hot in summer and cold in winter). Applicants should be comfortable working in these conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and process computer-generated customer orders, including repetitive handling and lifting of large and heavy materials(steel).
• Accurately record stock movements and product usage using internal systems.
• Identifyproducts correctly and use measuring equipment whererequired.
• Operate processing machinery such as saws (training provided where necessary).
• Safelyoperateforklifts and overhead cranes to transfer stock.
• Assistwith the production,preparationand dispatch of customer orders.
• Maintainhigh standardsof health and safety at all times.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support operational requirements as needed.
• Stable and consistent employment history.
• Previousexperience in a warehouse or industrial environment.
• Ability to safely handle large and heavy steel products.
• Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn internal systems.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to health and safety.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working in heavy industry, ideally within the steel sector.
• Valid forklift truck licence.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Life assurance
• Contributory pension scheme (5% employee contribution matched by the company)
• Retail and restaurant discount schemes
• Gym and health club discounts
• Holiday trading scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Medicashhealthcare programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial wellbeing support

Additional Information

Due to the safety-critical nature of our operations, pre-employment, random, and incident-related drug and alcohol testing is conducted. Weoperatea zero-tolerance policy.