Warehouse Operative

Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Salary: £27k per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: 07:30am to 16:30pm
Holidays: 25 days per annum

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and professional Warehouse Operative to join our fast-paced team in Hertfordshire / Hatfield. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of tasks, including picking and packing, managing deliveries, stock checks, and maintaining a safe and organised working environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year' experience in a similar role, with a strong focus on attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Picking and Packing: Ensure products are accurately picked, packed, and prepared for dispatch, maintaining high standards.
• Document Preparation: Competently prepare packing documents such as labels, certificates, and compliance paperwork.
• Receiving and Booking Deliveries: Book in deliveries, check all accompanying paperwork, and input data into our system.
• Loading and Unloading Deliveries: Safely load and unload deliveries and collections, ensuring all goods are handled carefully.
• Report and Schedule Assistance: Assist in compiling reports, schedules, and performing line checks as required.
• Teamwork: Work effectively as part of a team, maintaining a positive work ethic and contributing to a collaborative environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure tasks are completed with high accuracy and attention to detail, meeting quality standards.
• Safety and Housekeeping: Play an active role in maintaining a safe working environment, including proper housekeeping within both the warehouse and surrounding areas.
• Stock Checks: Carry out periodic stock checks in line with the company’s schedule.
• Customer Inquiries: Deal with both internal and external client inquiries, occasionally interacting directly with customers.
• Annual Stock Take: Participate in the annual stock take, which may occur outside of normal working hours.
• Covering for Absences: Provide cover during periods of annual leave and sickness as required.

Key Role Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
• UK Driving Licence: A valid UK driving license is required.
• Forklift Driving Experience: Experience of counterbalance forklift driving is essential; a valid certificate would be advantageous.
• Professionalism: Presentable, professional, and trustworthy, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Physical Fitness: Must be able to lift and move products of up to 30kg.
• Self-Motivation: Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently when required.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer Literacy: Must be computer literate and comfortable using warehouse management systems.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.

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