New Opportunity - Warehouse Process Controller
Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative with a valid counterbalance forklift licence, looking for a varied role combining hands-on warehouse duties with stock control and administration?
Our client is looking for a proactive and organised Warehouse Process Controller to join their team in Rugby. This is a varied opportunity within a busy distribution environment, where you will play an important role in ensuring goods are received, stored, processed and dispatched efficiently and accurately.
The role combines forklift operation, goods in and goods out, order picking, stock control and computer-based administration. You will need to be comfortable switching between physical warehouse duties and administrative tasks, managing changing priorities and taking responsibility for your workload.
Previous counterbalance forklift experience is essential. Experience with VNA trucks, warehouse systems or dangerous goods would be advantageous, but training will be provided where needed.
As the new Warehouse Process Controller, you will:
- Receive, inspect and unload deliveries, including shipping containers and curtain-sided trailers, using a counterbalance forklift
- Pick, check, pack and prepare customer orders for pallet and courier dispatch
- Load vehicles safely and ensure goods are handled and stored correctly
- Process warehouse transactions and dispatch documentation using computer-based systems
- Maintain accurate electronic records and update stock information
- Monitor stock quantities, batch numbers and expiry dates, supporting stock rotation and stocktakes
- Handle and store products safely, following relevant procedures and training
- Check dangerous goods markings and documentation once trained and authorised to do so
- Coordinate with internal departments, couriers and hauliers to resolve queries and keep orders moving
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and workplace safety
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and work more efficiently
Main Requirements for This Role
- Current, valid counterbalance forklift training/certification with solid practical operating experience
- Previous experience working within a warehouse, distribution or goods-handling environment
- Good computer skills, including confidence using email, documents and routine warehouse systems
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining accuracy
- A proactive approach, with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of routine tasks
- Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
- A responsible and safety-conscious approach to handling and storing goods
- Flexibility to move between practical warehouse duties and administrative tasks as required
The following experience would be advantageous but is not essential:
- VNA forklift experience
- Experience unloading shipping containers or curtain-sided trailers
- Stock control, inventory management or stock rotation experience
- Familiarity with batch numbers and expiry-date management
- Experience using Sage X3 or similar warehouse management systems
- Previous experience handling dangerous goods
About this role:
- £28,000-£31,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
- Monday to Friday, either 07:00-16:00 or 08:00-17:00, to be agreed.
- Weekend and bank holiday working is very occasional, only where operationally necessary.
- Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager
What you can expect in return:
- Training and support to develop your warehouse and systems knowledge
- A varied role combining practical warehouse duties and administration
- The opportunity to contribute ideas and improvements within the operation
- A supportive, hands-on management team