warehouse-operator

pertemps-birmingham-commercial; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Modern automated facility

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial is seeking motivated Operations Team Members for our Central Logistics Centre in Birmingham. In a multi-skilled warehouse role you will help ensure healthcare and pharmaceutical products are received, stored, picked, packed, and dispatched accurately in a highly automated environment.

You will support the delivery of essential medicines to customers across the UK, with duties including stock checks, use of warehouse management systems, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Must be reliable with a flexible attitude to shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order picking and packing.
• Able to solve basic problems and escalate issues when required.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Good verbal communication skills for handover and teamwork.
• Basic literacy and numeracy for scanning and stock checks.
• Comfortable standing, walking and manual handling in a warehouse.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts to meet operational requirements.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack and dispatch orders using warehouse systems and automation.
• Load and unload vehicles safely with appropriate equipment.
• Receive, store and move stock while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Conduct inventory checks and keep stock records up to date.
• Use handheld scanners to process stock movements and maintain accuracy.
• Ensure stock rotation procedures are followed.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Literacy & numeracy

Warehouse environment

Shift flexibility

Microsoft Office

Manual handling

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Handheld scanners

FLT/Reach licence

Pallet truck/Powered pallet truck

Job description

Job: Operations Team Member

Location:

Erdington BirminghamShifts:

Sunday to Thursday and Monday to Friday ROTATING

Hours :06:00-14:00

We are looking for motivated and reliable Operations Team Members to join our state-of-the-art Central Logistics Centre in Birmingham.

This is a multi-skilled warehouse role where you'll play a vital part in ensuring healthcare and pharmaceutical products are received, stored, picked, packed, and dispatched accurately and efficiently. Working within a highly automated environment, you'll support the delivery of essential medicines and healthcare products to customers across the UK.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have strong attention to detail, and are committed to delivering high standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack and dispatch customer orders using warehouse management systems and automated technology.
• Load and unload vehicles safely using appropriate equipment.
• Receive, store and move stock within the warehouse while maintaining product quality and compliance standards.
• Conduct inventory checks and maintain accurate stock records.
• Use handheld scanners and warehouse management systems to process stock movements.
• Ensure stock rotation procedures are followed.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment where trained and authorised.
• Support warehouse productivity targets and KPIs.
• Identify and report operational issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple departments to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Flexible and positive attitude towards work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment, including standing, walking and manual handling.
• Ability to work flexible shifts to meet operational requirements.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems.
• Knowledge of automated warehouse technologies.
• FLT, Reach Truck, Counterbalance or PPT licences, preferably.
• Understanding of inventory control and stock management processes.

What You'll Receive

• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within a modern, highly automated logistics operation.
• Career progression opportunities within a global healthcare organisation.
• A supportive team environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.