Warehouse Operator

ConvaTec Inc; Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical products company based in Connah's Quay is seeking a Senior Warehouse Operator. The role involves operating forklift trucks to manage inventory, assisting in the training of staff, and ensuring the accuracy of stock records. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 and relevant forklift licenses, along with experience in material handling and SAP. This position offers an opportunity to work within a supportive team and contribute to key operational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling.
• Experience operating handheld scanner equipment.
• SAP experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas or electric powered forklift truck to move and stack materials.
• Assist and train lower-level employees.
• Ensure inventory record accuracy.

Skills

Material handling

Handheld scanner operation

SAP experience

Attention to accuracy

High attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 with additional units

Relevant forklift licence(s)

Job description

Senior Warehouse Operator

Company: Convatec

Location: Connah's Quay, Flintshire, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-29T03:07:14Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-27T03:07:14Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: N/A-N/A N/A per N/A

Description

About Convatec: Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch, Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at‑risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC).

• Operates gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, load or unload materials, parts, finished goods, etc. May load/unload trucks and use a Hi‑Rise to load items in storage racks.
• Works under limited supervision for routine situations.
• Provides assistance and training to lower‑level employees.
• Handles non‑routine problems requiring analysis and judgment.
• Supports warehouse supervision team to deliver key objectives of production, third‑party and export picking, receiving activities, put‑away activities, cycle counting, physical inventory checking and good storage practices.
• Deputises for Warehouse Team Leader.
• Possesses working knowledge of goods receiving procedures and practices.
• Exhibits good communication skills, both oral and written, to ensure desired outcomes are understood and achieved; shares knowledge and information with others.
• Adheres to healthy and safe working practices to maintain the welfare of self and colleagues.
• Fully conversant in necessary SAP transactions and basic warehouse administration functions.
• Ensures inventory record accuracy with a high degree of precision.
• Certified in the operation of various forms of motorised forklift trucks.
• Knowledgeable in best warehouse practices, GMP, and environmental health and safety standards, and willing to uphold these standards both within the warehouse and across the site.
• Works effectively in a team and with cross‑functional departments (Production/Market services, Purchasing, and Customer Service units) to achieve business objectives.
• Develops strong working relationships with key internal and external customers, striving for excellence and full accountability in customer service.
• Adapts to the fast pace of changing circumstances and demands within the working environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in material handling
• Experience operating handheld scanner equipment
• SAP experience
• Attention to accuracy
• High attention to detail

Qualifications/Education

• NVQ Level 2 with additional units
• Relevant forklift licence(s)