Warehouse Operative - Goods In

LWC Drinks; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

LWC Drinks Ltd in the North East is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support the day-to-day running of the depot, help organise bin bay locations and ensure correct storage of all products.

This role involves physical handling, order picking, stock checks and assisting drivers as needed, with an emphasis on teamwork, health and safety, and accurate record-keeping.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, and the company highlights its rapid growth and commitments to customers across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to accurately pick orders and locate stock.
• Knowledge of stock control and inventory processes.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks to support day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Accurately pick orders and place them in correct locations.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to supervisors.
• Store new stock in correct bin locations matching delivery notes.
• Assist with monthly stock takes and weekly stock audits.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Order picking

Stock management

Health and safety

Stock control

Teamwork

FLT licence

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Depot: LWC North East

Main Duties

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse & Distribution Manager and Depot Manager, the purpose of the Warehouse Operative will be to complete tasks which assist the day to day running of the Warehouse, the up keep of the warehouse, the organisation of bin bay locations and to ensure correct storage of all products. Please note, this role will involve physical and manual handling.

Key Skills

• Adhering to good practice within the warehouse.
• Responsible for correctly picking orders and placing in the correct location for deliveries.
• Always being aware of possible stock shortages and informing the warehouse Supervisors or the managers so that they can be ordered.
• Ensure that all new stock delivered is put away ASAP; all stock must be put away in the correct bin-bay location and match the delivery note received.
• Assist in the monthly stock takes at weekends.
• Assist with stock audits on a weekly basis.
• Fill out the correct information on the out of date list, damaged stock list (write off sheet), and fork lift and pedestrian truck records.
• Ensure that you follow the correct health and safety procedures.
• Wear the correct equipment for your job when on site, for example, safety boots, gloves, the correct high visibility vest.
• Being able to prioritise workloads.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Assisting drivers as second man / driver's mate as and when required.

Knowledge And Experience

• Good teamwork skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good product knowledge.
• Flexi FLT licence is an advantage.

Additional Information

Monday - Friday

8am - 4pm

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However, we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,500 people, at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester