Warehouse Operative- Picker

Leader Online; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading UK ecommerce retailer as a Picker, where your role is vital in fulfilling customer orders. You will work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your Reach Truck skills to ensure accurate stock handling and dispatch. This position offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a fun team atmosphere. With a strong focus on health and safety, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean workspace and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Growth Opportunities

22 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Staff Discounts

Subsidised Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Reach Truck licence and experience in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to targets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick stock and prepare for dispatch using Reach Trucks.
• Conduct inventory counts and maintain stock accuracy.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Valid Reach Truck Licence

Experience in Warehouse Environment

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Handheld Scanners

Job description

Purpose of the Role

As a Picker at Leader Online, you will play a crucial role in fulfilling customer orders by accurately selecting, handling, and preparing stock for dispatch using warehouse equipment including Reach Trucks. You will work within a fast-paced environment to ensure service level targets are met efficiently and safely.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Order Picking & Fulfilment
   • Accurately pick stock in accordance with picking instructions, OTIP targets, and dispatch requirements.
   • Operate Reach Trucks safely to retrieve stock from various heights and locations.
   • Ensure items are correctly labelled, packed, and prepared for dispatch.
   • Use handheld scanners and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to log picked items.
2. Stock Handling & Storage
   • Transport and store stock safely and securely, banding and wrapping as required.
   • Assist in replenishing picking areas from bulk storage.
   • Carry out inventory counts and stock checks to maintain accuracy.
3. Goods In & Out
   • Support with unloading incoming deliveries and loading outbound shipments as required.
   • Conduct visual quality checks to ensure stock is damage-free and accurate against delivery notes.
4. Health, Safety & Compliance
   • Operate all equipment including Reach Trucks in line with safety protocols and training.
   • Maintain a clean and organised work area, ensuring walkways are clear and waste is disposed of correctly.
   • Report any hazards, faulty equipment, or incidents to management immediately.
5. Performance & Teamwork
   • Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet department KPIs and service levels.
   • Show initiative in improving efficiency and reducing damages.
   • Demonstrate reliability, accuracy, and a positive, proactive attitude.

Minimum Requirements

• Mandatory: Valid Reach Truck licence.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to targets.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Counterbalance and/or Pivot Steer (Bendi/Flexi) licences.
• Experience using WMS and handheld scanners.

Our Expectations

• Uphold company values of respect, integrity, and commitment.
• Handle stock and equipment with care and attention.
• Communicate effectively and professionally at all times.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to high performance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth opportunities and career development.
• Fun, fast-paced team environment.
• Chance to drive customer loyalty in a leading UK ecommerce retailer.
• 22 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with options to purchase or sell holiday days.
• Length of Service holiday awards: 1 extra day for every 3 years of service.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions of 3%.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Staff discounts on the Leader product range.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Advice & Counselling.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Salary: £14.25 per hour.
• Shift: 14:00-22:30.