Warehouse Operator

Bespak; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Holmes Chapel is seeking a Warehouse Operator. The role involves managing warehouse activities, operating forklifts, and maintaining inventory records. Candidates must have a valid counterbalance forklift certificate and possess effective communication skills. This onsite position offers a salary of £39,328, pro-rated for an estimated 6-month duration, with potential for further opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid counterbalance forklift certificate from a recognized provider.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and SOPs.
• Must have forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of warehouse activities.
• Handle goods receipt, dispatch, and inventory counts.
• Operate material handling equipment and maintain records.
• Contribute to a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Good working level of Maths

Good working level of English

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Health and Safety conscious attitude

Proactive and adaptable

Forklift experience

Education

Valid counterbalance forklift certificate

Tools

Forklift

Material handling equipment

Job description

Overview

Bespak are looking for a Warehouse Operator for the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary range for this onsite temp role is £39,328, which includes the shift allowance. The salary reflects a 12 month so will be pro-rated for your time in the role. We estimate that this will run for 6-months but there may be the potential for further opportunities beyond this.

Working pattern

Alternating days / evenings – Week 1: Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm | Week 2: 2pm to 10pm / alternating.

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Role purpose

As a Warehouse Operator, you\'ll ensure accurate and timely completion of all warehouse activities, supporting production and customer needs. You will handle goods receipt, general warehouse tasks, and dispatch, adhering to operating practices and safety procedures. You\'ll operate material handling equipment, conduct inventory counts, and maintain accurate records. You will also perform ancillary tasks like site transport, equipment checks, and contribute to a safe and organized work environment. You will be expected to follow ethical guidelines and report any safety or procedural issues.

It is essential that you hold a valid counterbalance forklift certificate through an RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS, AITT or other nationally recognised training provider. It would be desirable if you also had a valid VNA licence as well, but we can look to offer this training if needed. Please upload your certificate for your valid licences when you apply for the role.

Key duties

• Receiving, checking, and storing incoming goods.
• Picking, packing, and dispatching outgoing orders.
• Operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ensuring compliance with SOPs and safety procedures.
• Performing routine checks on equipment and facilities.
• Delivering parcels across site using a company vehicle.

Qualifications & skills

• Good working level of Maths and English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Health and Safety conscious attitude to work.
• Proactive and adaptable with a \'can-do\' attitude.
• Forklift experience is essential for this role.

Bespak Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People silver award winner who employs over 300 people and is a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that offers development and manufacturing solutions for a variety of medical products. Our products include medical devices such as pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI), soft mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), nasal sprays and medical check valves.

Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.

As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.

A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.

Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.

We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.

We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

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