Warehouse Operator (Green Shift)

OBP Medical; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Job title: Warehouse Operator/ Driver

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Hamble

GLS: Ungraded

Working hours: Full time, 4 days on, 4 days off – Green Shift

Contract Type: Permanent

Required

UK Driving Licence

Full Right To Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Excellent English speaking and literacy skills

Process

Online testing

In-person Interview

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job Summary – What To Expect

This role is 50% admin using computers; 50% manual work (driving lorries, forklifts and vans, dealing with materials, lifting, manual handling etc)

As the Warehouse Operator in our Manufacturing Department, you will maintain the day-to-day operation of the Raw Materials Warehouse functions across both Hamble and Chandler’s Ford sites, ensuring the receiving, storage maintenance and issue of Inventory is in accordance with all relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).

On a Day To Day Basis, You Will Be

• Operating fork-lift trucks within a warehouse and yard environment
• Driving company vehicles between sites
• Working on the computer undertaking admin based tasks using bespoke computer systems
• Addressing and resolving issues as needed to maintain optimal operational workflow & stock accuracy
• Correctly labelling materials
• Providing a secure point of delivery for courier drop-offs
• Driving company vehicles on and between CV UKM sites
• Receiving, labelling and putting away materials
• Picking and issuing materials
• Participating in all inventory cycle counting activities
• Operating IT-based systems including Oracle, CVM SAMM, ServiceNow, Printers, Agile and MS Office
• Working to KSI’s and other targets
  
  

About You

A full job description is available upon request.

We are looking for someone who has experience working in a warehouse environment, has a full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK. Must be happy spending a significant amount of time working at a computer undertaking inventory related admin tasks.

Required

Experience & Education:

• A full, clean driving license
• Good working knowledge of warehouse procedures
• Materials Handling Equipment License: forklift trucks, pallet stacker and necessary associated attachments such as barrel lifter and extensions (or competence to achieve this)
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving skills
  
  

Work Environment

• Combination of indoor and outdoor working within the warehouse areas, including cold stores, yards and drop-off/ collection points around the Hamble and Chandler’s Ford sites
• Driving company delivery vehicles and operating manual handling equipment such as FLTs with safe and competent operating technique
• Designated safety PPE must be worn
  
  

What We Offer

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 22 shifts holidays, shift allowance, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What You Can Expect

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

Please view our careers page at https://hcjy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1to view all other opportunities.

• Job Identification 7674
• Job Category Supply Chain
• Posting Date 04/11/2025, 01:51 PM
• Apply Before 04/27/2025, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Ensign Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4RF, GB (On-site)
• Company CooperVision