Warehouse Operator: Stock Control, Equipment Prep & Safety

Ecruit; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share through EOT

Performance-related bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Laptop and mobile phone for business</

Training and development opportunities

Paid overtime opportunities

Job summary

Goodwater is a leading employee-owned specialist in water hygiene, water treatment and equipment solutions. The Warehouse Operative will be responsible for day-to-day warehouse operations, stock control, equipment preparation and coordinating with Operations and Engineering to meet customer deadlines.

This hands-on role involves stock checks, packing, shipment preparation and continuous improvement to maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to prioritise workload and deadlines.
• Good understanding of stock control processes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience using email and business communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Sufficient physical fitness to regularly move stock of 25kg chemical drums.
• Previous warehouse experience (2 years preferred but full training will be given).
• Experience building, assembling or testing equipment.
• Plumbing, electrical or mechanical experience.
• Experience working within a technical, engineering or service environment.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures within warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Store goods correctly and maintain organised warehouse locations.
• Scan and submit delivery documentation to Operations for processing and stock recording.
• Package, palletise and prepare equipment for shipment to customers and project sites.
• Coordinate with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure equipment is available to meet customer deadlines.
• Manage returned goods from customers and site teams, recording, tracking and following through to resolution.
• Undertake formal stock takes and support inventory audits.
• Monitor stock usage trends and communicate replenishment requirements to the Operations team.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure no critical parts are left unaccounted for.
• Ensure all equipment is built, assembled and tested to required quality standards.
• Support PAT testing activities for office and warehouse equipment in line with health and safety guidance.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised warehouse environment.
• Complete daily and weekly warehouse inspections and reports covering health and safety, housekeeping and stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Organisational skills

Stock control understanding

Communication skills

Independence

Physical fitness

Warehouse experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Goodwater is a leading employee-owned specialist in water hygiene, water treatment and equipment solutions. The Warehouse Operative will be responsible for day-to-day warehouse operations, stock control, equipment preparation and coordinating with Operations and Engineering to meet customer deadlines.

This hands-on role involves stock checks, packing, shipment preparation and continuous improvement to maintain high standards of quality and safety.