Goods Inwards Department Co-ordinator
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Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire (Head Office based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:30
Salary: £26k- to £28k depending on experience
Overview
An established and growing organisation is seeking a proactive and organised Goods Inwards Department Co-ordinator to lead and coordinate all Goods Inwards activity across warehouses, yard operations and fleet-related checks. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing operational delivery with team development, compliance and continuous improvement.
The role will suit someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and leads by example.
Key Responsibilities
General Leadership and Operations
Work strategically alongside the Warehouse and Logistics Manager to develop and implement systems, procedures and best practice
Lead, motivate and develop an effective Goods Inwards operation from receipt through to stock replenishment
Drive productivity, efficiency, accuracy and compliance across the department
Ensure team adherence to all procedures, SSOWs and company policies
Act as a role model, setting standards for behaviour, professionalism and team culture
Address performance or conduct issues promptly to maintain a cohesive and high-performing team
Support change initiatives with resilience, adaptability and clear communication
Train and onboard new team members
Monitor performance against objectives and provide regular updates to the Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Delegate tasks effectively and manage team resources
Support staff reviews and ongoing performance assessments
Provide operational cover across the warehouse when required due to sickness or holidays
Promote continuous improvement, feedback and development for both self and team
Yard and Fleet
Ensure forklift trucks are maintained safely and faults are reported promptly
Ensure weekly vehicle checks are completed and issues escalated
Conduct regular yard inspections, monitoring surfaces, walkways, signage and barriers
Maintain availability of empty pallets and flag reordering requirements in advance
Stock and Goods Inwards
Ensure sufficient stock levels for picking through daily replenishment
Oversee safe and timely unloading of container deliveries
Ensure stock is checked, wrapped, labelled accurately and locations updated within the WMS
Ensure all delivery paperwork is completed correctly and passed to the relevant department
Manage internal stock movements and location set-up across warehouses
Replenish mezzanine areas and bulk stock locations as required
Support production teams with stock and log requests
Assist with all incoming deliveries as needed
Other Responsibilities
Act honestly, ethically and professionally at all times
Maintain clear and professional communication with colleagues, suppliers and customers
Comply fully with health and safety requirements, particularly around manual handling and cleanliness
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Adhere to staff handbook policies and company values
Undertake any reasonable duties required to support the efficient running of the business
Person Spec
Essential
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or Level 4 or above
Current Counterbalance forklift licence
Strong administrative and computer skills
Excellent communication skills at all levels
High attention to detail and accuracy
Conscientious, motivated and keen to learn
Team-focused approach with an ask-not-tell communication style
Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Right to work in the UK
Desirable
Supervisory or team leadership experience
Level 3 apprenticeship in leadership, warehouse and logistics, or working towards
Full clean driving licence and access to own transport due to location
This is a strong opportunity for someone ready to step into a visible leadership role and make a tangible impact on warehouse and logistics operations.
If you are interested in the role of Goods Inwards Department Co-ordinator and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing. xsngvjr
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