Warehouse Operative

Our client is a reputable, family-owned business serving the engineering industry UK wide. They are now looking for a Warehouse Operative to join their small, friendly team based in Bedford.
This is a sole-charge warehouse position. Generally, you will be the only person working in the warehouse on a daily basis, so confidence, self-motivation and the ability to work independently are essential. While you’ll be fully supported by management, you must be comfortable managing the warehouse operation on your own.

The Role

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the warehouse, taking ownership of goods in, goods out, and maintaining high standards of organisation and efficiency.

You will on occasion liaise directly with customers

Key Responsibilities

Goods Out

• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders
• Create courier labels and despatch orders
• Load goods onto courier delivery vehicles
• Deal with customers directly who chose to collect their parcels

Goods In

• Receive, unload, unpack and check supplier deliveries
• Accurate labeling of goods received.
• Put stock away accurately in designated locations

General Duties

• Maintain accurate and tidy stock locations
• Keep the warehouse clean, safe and organised at all times
• Assist with stock checks and KPI targets set by management
• Take full responsibility for the daily running of the warehouse
• Assist with the paperwork and some warehouse admin tasks

This role would suit someone who thrives working independently and takes pride in maintaining an organised, efficient workspace.

Essential:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload independently
• Comfortable with manual work and heavy lifting
• Ability to work quickly and accurately
• Ability to meet deadlines and KPIs
• Valid counterbalance Forklift Licence (Must have)
• Driving license
• IT Literate with Warehouse management systems and stock systems

Personal Qualities they Value:

• Honesty and integrity and respect
• Friendly, positive, can-do attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to go the extra mile for customers and colleagues
• Good time management
• A tidy and methodical approach

• Monday- Friday 7.30am-5pm (With breaks)
• Salary- £26,000- £30,000