Warehouse Operative Level 1

The Whittan Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in steel storage solutions seeks a Warehouse Operative to provide vital support within logistics. This full-time role involves picking, packing, data entry, and ensuring product accuracy. The ideal candidate will possess a Counterbalance Forklift licence and strong communication skills, contributing to an efficient warehousing environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Long Service Awards

Monthly STAR Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle2Work Scheme

Medicash Scheme

Flexi Holiday Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations preferred, particularly loading competency and safety.
• Minimum two years' experience in warehouse operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are picked, packed, and labelled correctly.
• Data entry into SAP and maintenance of stock accuracy.
• Notify discrepancies and maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Numeracy accuracy

Communication skills

Education

Counterbalance Forklift licence

Job description

Milton Keynes

Full time

Permanent

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.

We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our busy and growing organisation. The Warehouse Operative will provide operational support within the logistics operation from production to outbound vehicles. Accuracy is paramount within this fast-paced area of our business.

The hours of work are Monday-Friday 08:00 – 16:00

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure product is picked, packed and labelled correctly as per customer orders and made ready for dispatch.
• Data entry into SAP and extraction of data from SAP and the warehouse management systems.
• Keeping the work area safe, clean and tidy.
• Maintain stock accuracy to a high standard.
• Working with other departments to ensure work order completion is smooth and problem free.
• Follow all agreed operational and company processes and procedures and, where possible, identify areas of improvement and report as such to the line manager or member of SHEQ Department.
• To ensure load list accuracy and ensure any issues are reported back to the Despatch office immediately.
• Notify the Warehouse and Despatch Team Leader, Despatch Coordinator and Despatch Admin of any discrepancies and/or shortages to any orders being despatched.
  
  

Required Experience/skills/qualifications

• Counterbalance Forklift licence
• High level of numeracy accuracy and the ability to read and follow pick notes.
• Demonstrable knowledge of loading competency and load safety
• Good communication skills
  
  

Desirable

• Combi Truck licence (multi directional)
• Minimum two years’ experience in warehouse operations
  
  

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly STAR Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Medicash Scheme
• Flexi Holiday Scheme
  
  

For more information, please contact [e-mail]

The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.