Warehouse / Yard Operative

Barrett Steel Limited; Newry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent steel stockholder as a Warehouse/Yard Operative in Newry. This exciting role offers a dynamic environment where you will ensure customer orders are fulfilled while adhering to health and safety standards. As part of a dedicated team, you will pick and record stock movements, transfer materials, and maintain a safe workspace. With a strong commitment to innovation and service, this forward-thinking organization provides excellent benefits, including competitive salary, generous holidays, and access to health services. If you're adaptable and enjoy teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in a respected industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Barrett Steel pension

Life assurance

Company discount scheme

Access to health and wellbeing services

Annual cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a warehouse/yard operative is essential.
• Health & Safety awareness is crucial for the role.

Responsibilities

• Pick and record stock movements accurately.
• Transfer stock using side loader trucks, cranes, and forklifts.
• Maintain high levels of Health and Safety.

Skills

Warehouse/Yard Experience

Fork-Lift Operation

Health & Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Driving Licence

Tools

Side-loader Truck

Overhead Crane

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse / Yard Operative

Position available in our Maghaberry & Newry locations

This is an exciting opportunity to start a career within a forward-thinking organisation that is respected as the UK’s leading independent steel stockholder.

About Us

Barrett Steel Ltd is the UK’s largest steel stockholder with over 150 years of heritage. Family owned, the group is made up of over 30 sites and holds over 120,000 tonnes of steel stock. Barrett Steel is committed to providing innovative and exceptional service by continuously investing in the latest processing machinery and materials handling equipment.

About the Role

We have openings at both Maghaberry & Newry for a Warehouse / Yard Operative; the purpose of this role is to ensure customers’ orders are fulfilled whilst operating in a fast-paced environment. This will be done whilst adhering to company Health & Safety standards.

Main tasks could include but are not limited to:

1. Pick computer generated orders.
2. Accurately record stock movement and usage, along with product identification numbers.
3. Transferring stock onto trailers, off trailers and to its location using side loader trucks, cranes and forklifts.
4. Maintain high levels of Health and Safety.
5. Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team and on your own.
6. Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirements.

Essential Skills for the role:

1. The successful candidate will have experience as a warehouse/yard operative.
2. Fork-Lift, overhead crane and Side-loader is desirable but not essential.
3. Have a flexible attitude, be results oriented, and enjoy working in a team environment.
4. Health & Safety awareness.
5. Driving Licence preferred.

We offer you:

1. Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Excellent Benefits
2. Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, Fridays 8 am to 4pm, occasional overtime will be required.
3. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
4. Barrett Steel pension.
5. Life assurance.
6. Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure.
7. Access to health and wellbeing services.
8. Annual cycle to work scheme.