Warehouse Operator

Gi Group; Ware; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing agency is seeking a Warehouse Operator for their client, a pharmaceutical company, in Ware, Hertfordshire. This role involves operating mechanical handling equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and completing documentation accurately. Candidates should hold a Forklift licence and have attention to detail, with the ability to follow strict procedures and use in-house IT systems. The position entails rotational 12-hour shifts, providing an opportunity to contribute significantly to important health-related operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Forklift experience preferred.
• Maths and English at GSCE level or above required.
• Ability to use in-house computer systems competently.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Complete paperwork with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Attention to detail

Ability to use initiative

IT literate

Education

Maths and English at GCSE level or above

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

Warehouse Operator

Based in Ware, Hertfordshire

Days and Nights rotational

From £16.76 to £21.36 (depending on the shift)

Our respected client, a global pharmaceutical company manufacturing a diverse range of products including medically critical sterile products, equipment and medicines that help to save the lives of millions of people worldwide. GSK are committed to moving Ahead Together and aim to have a positive impact on the health of 2.5 Billion people by the end of 2030. We are looking for candidates to join our team of exceptional individuals doing work that truly matters to the health of people worldwide.

The successful candidate will support the warehouse department and contribute to meeting objectives. This role will involve dispatching materials from the site for onward supply to customers, picking finished pack from allocated locations to customer order, checking products, assembling, packing and labelling orders, material loading , operation of machinery meeting the compliance of quality standards.

Shifts are available :

Rotational 12 hours moving between days & nights across 7 days

Your responsibilities will consist of but not limited to :

• To operate warehouse mechanical handling equipment (MHE) such as Highracker, counterbalance and ride‑on pedestrian trucks as appropriate
• To perform all equipment checks to ensure their safe operation at all times
• To ensure the work area is audit ready and compliant at all times with our client's H&S policies and procedures
• Follow all SOPs and act at all times safely and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Completion of both electronic and paperwork documentation with accuracy and in a timely manner
• To utilize SAP systems for stock control
• To carry out strict cleaning activities to ensure no cross contamination
• Stay up‑to‑date with all training and continual learning requirements

The following are essential to the role :

• Forklift Licence required and a minimum of 3 years of Forklift experience preferred
• Maths and English at GSCE level or above (or equivalent)
• IT literate - Ability to use in house computer systems competently (full training is provided)
• Able to use own initiative - our client readily welcomes and encourages staff to provide suggestions on ways their role can be improved.
• Attention to detail and be able to follow strict and compliant ways of working

All roles are recruited on a temporary basis with the maximum tenure at 2 years.

Why GSK?

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and

our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

GSK is open to all talent and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the US, we also adhere to Affiliation Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race / ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered / protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).

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