Warehouse Technician

Rayner; Worthing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Rayner is seeking a reliable Warehouse Technician to support material flow across Worthing and Crawley sites. You will unload deliveries, check documentation, and locate items in the correct zones while safely operating forklifts and other equipment.

You will contribute to stock control, production support, and process improvements, while staying compliant with health & safety rules and SOPs. A full UK driving licence and prior warehouse experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, stores or materials-handling environment.
• Safe handling of materials and good understanding of warehouse health & safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload and control incoming materials and deliveries.
• Ensure incoming documentation is correct with deliveries.
• Locate deliveries in correct zones and with correct status.
• Operate warehouse equipment (Forklift, VNA, Reach Truck) safely.
• Transport products between Worthing and Crawley sites.
• Issue materials to production and manage stock counts.
• Maintain tidy loading bays and stores; follow SOPs.
• Maintain computer records for supplier orders and invoice receipting.
• Chase overdue deliveries and escalate to purchasing as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvements in warehouse processes.

Skills

Driving Licence UK

Warehouse experience

Organisational skills

Flexible approach

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

VNA

Reach Truck

Job description

We are looking for a reliable, organised and proactive Warehouse Technician, supporting the smooth and efficient flow of materials across our Worthing and Crawley sites.

You will help ensure materials are available when needed, maintain a safe and tidy working environment, and contribute to continuous improvements in warehouse processes and practices.

Main Duties:

• Safely unload and control incoming materials and deliveries.
• Ensure that correct incoming documentation with deliveries is received.
• Locate deliveries in correct zones and with correct status.
• Safe use of warehouse equipment to move and locate components (VNA, forklift, stackers, pallet trucks, manual handling, etc.).
• Transport products and materials between our Worthing and Crawley sites.
• Liaise with QA for goods in sampling / testing.
• Issue materials to production.
• Ensure loading bay and materials stores are always kept safe and tidy.
• Maintain the computer system used for issuing supplier orders and invoice receipting.
• Chase overdue deliveries or escalat[??]-ing to the purchasing team.
• Perform physical stock counts.
• Liaise with the Purchasing Officer regarding maintaining reasonable and adequate stocks of all materials required for the continuing production of products.
• Make suggestions for improvements to the department and work practices.
• Ensure that all appropriate SOPs are followed and kept up to date.
• Always work to the requirements of Health & Safety law and the Company's Requirements as to Health & Safety.
• Be available for training courses when required.
• Carry out any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence to travel between facilities
• Previous experience in a warehouse, stores or materials-handling environment
• Safe handling of materials and a good understanding of warehouse health & safety requirements
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively
• A flexible and reliable approach to work, with a willingness to undertake training and additional duties as required

Desirable

• Previous manual handling training
• Experience with a Forklift, VNA or Reach Truck

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay for financial security & stability
• Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement of £300 (for Spa Treatments, Gym Memberships, Dentistry & more!)
• On-site Parking & Restaurant for convenience and cost efficiency
• Private Healthcare & On-site Monthly Massages
• Ongoing technical training to help you succeed and progress
• Recognition Programs that celebrate teamwork & individual contributions
• Modern Manufacturing Environment with state-of-the-art facilities
• Supportive Team Culture built on collaboration & respect
• Consistent Shifts to support your work life balance & social life
• Pension Plan to secure your future
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme to stay active and eco-friendly
• Enhanced Parental Pay to support growing families
• Referral Bonus to be rewarded for recommending talent