Warehouse & Stores Operative
Location: Hertford
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Hours: Permanent Day Shift
Salary: £26,000 plus a range of exceptional employee benefits
This client is looking for an experienced, organised, hands-on Warehouse & Stores Operative to join a small, but highly knowledgeable team. Responsible for the picking, moving and allocation of goods in/goods out, working alongside the Warehouse Manager and wider team, you will play a vital role in ensuring materials and components are received, stored, and dispatched efficiently keeping operations running smoothly and customers satisfied across the UK and internationally.
Goods In & Inventory Control
* Receive, identify, unpack, and store incoming raw materials and components
* Maintain accurate stock records and workflow visibility
* Conduct weekly cycle counts and support annual stock takes
* Flag and report any inventory discrepancies
* Operate a Forklift Truck (Training is provided)
Despatch & Shipping
* Pick and pack customer orders with care and precision
* Build weekly consignments and ensure timely shipments (OTD is key!)
* Select appropriate packaging for safe international transit
* Use SAP ERP System to issue goods and generate invoices and packing lists
* Book couriers via online portals, ensuring compliance with customs/export controls, communicate professionally with customers regarding collections and shipping update
Warehouse Safety & Organisation
* Keep the warehouse tidy, hazard-free, and well-organised
* Support a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Experience & Skills
* Previous experience in inventory management or stock control
* Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting
* Familiarity with incoterms, customs, and export/import procedures
* SAP and Windows Based Software skills and experience is a plus
Personal Attributes
* Clear communicator with a positive, can-do attitude
* Detail-oriented and committed to high standards
* Calm under pressure and able to juggle multiple deadlines
* Flexible, hardworking, and a true team player
* Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
Benefits:
* Company pension and a range of excellent employee benefits
* On-site parking