Job Description
Job Title: Warehouse / Stores Operative Salary: £24,000 per annumLocation : Segensworth / SouthamptonWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (1-hour lunch break)Role Overview:We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Warehouse/ Stores Operative to join our team. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth running of warehouse operations, including the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods. You'll be responsible for inventory management, order fulfilment, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Receive, inspect, and verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes
* Accurately book goods into stock using inventory software
* Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment with a focus on quality and accuracy
* Issue stock, tools, and materials to internal teams as required
* Carry out routine stock checks and assist with periodic audits
* Maintain accurate records of stock movement, returns, and damaged goods
* Ensure the warehouse remains clean, organised, and compliant with health & safety regulations
* Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet trucks, forklifts, and scanners
* Support additional tasks including labelling, light assembly, and re-packaging
* Liaise with internal departments and logistics providers to ensure timely dispatch of goods
Skills & Experience Required:
* Previous experience in a warehouse, stores, or logistics environment
* Familiarity with shipping, receiving, and stock control procedures
* Competent in using inventory systems and basic IT tools (Microsoft Office, scanners)
* Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
* Physically fit and capable of manual handling
* Able to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team
* Good communication skills and a proactive work ethic
Desirable Qualifications:
* Valid Forklift Truck Licence but this isnt essential
Key Attributes:
* Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
* Safety-conscious and methodical in approach
* Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
* Positive team player with a hands-on, can-do attitude