Description Position at SUMITOMO ELECTRIC U.K. POWER CABLES LTD. Warehouse Operator [Desired start date] April / May 2026 Overview The role of the Warehouse Operator, is to support the Warehouse management in the day to day running of the warehouse. Ensuring that high standards are kept in the operation of the warehouse, and supporting the main factory with the goods and parts required for their day to day running. Performing additional duties as and when needed, and playing a pivotal role in the running of the warehouse, whilst maintaining a high standard of safety and operating effectiveness. Duties and Responsibilities Operate forklifts – Follow all safety standards and company protocols. Carry out daily inspections and ensure forklifts are kept in good working order. Movement of goods around the warehouse and to the factory, as well as the loading and unloading of vehicles. Inventory Control – Help management to carry out regular stock checks (Cycle counts). Make sure that stock quantities are correct, located in the correct locations and marked up correctly. Deliveries – GRN of all goods that arrive in the warehouse. Checking that the delivery note matches the goods that have been delivered. Report to management any discrepancies in the paperwork or damaged goods. Prepare Shipments – Prepare all shipments for collection. Check that the paperwork matches what is being dispatched. COSHH – Make sure that all COSHH items are stored in their correct locations, as set out in company guidance. Warehouse – Ensuring that the warehouse is kept tidy and all equipment when not in use is put away and stored correctly. Any issues such as damages for example must be reported to management in a timely manner. Best practices must be carried out to ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse. Coordinate – With Management, any other tasks with warehouse duties. Safety - Keep the high standards of safety within the working environment. Waste - To support waste management on site. Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience Experience – Minimum of 2 years of experience is desirable but not accentual as training will be given. Skills – Good organisational and time management skills. Have a forklift licence – Training will be given if not. Able to use inventory software, databases and systems – Training will be given if not. Have good written English, maths and oral skills. Ability to lift heavy objects. Ability to work as a team or on your own when required. Flexibility – Able to change tasks when required at short notice. Problem solving – As time to time you will be working on your own. Basic computer skills– for the input of data using ERP software. Quality control – Able to check and recognize where goods don’t meet the standards required. Willingness to learn new skills and support other team members. Good time keeping. About our project in Port of Nigg, Highland Sumitomo Electric is one of the leading global manufacturers of state-of-the-art high-end electricity transmission cables, up to and including 525kV HVDC(High Voltage Direct Current) cable. The new factory at Nigg, with investment value announced by the Scottish Government of £350M, will make a significant contribution towards realisation of the UK Net Zero Target by contributing to critical electricity transmission infrastructure to connect and deliver renewable energy, including offshore wind, to UK consumers and beyond. In addition, the factory will create more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Scottish Highlands, with maximum utilisation of the local supply chain for production of cables and construction of transmission cable systems. In a significant boost for the UK green energy supply chain, Sumitomo Electric has commenced construction of its state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Scottish Highlands. The factory will supply critical elements for the reinforcement of the UK electricity transmission grid and for connecting renewable energy production facilities to the grid. About Sumitomo Electric Group Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 290,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com, https://sumitomoelectric.com/company/office_group_companies/sumitomo-electric-uk-power-cables-ltd and our YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/ ). Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-uk-power-cables/