Job Description:
Warehouse Operator (Continental Shifts)
Reporting To
Team Leader
Salary
Production - £15.77 ph
Job Purpose
To carry out all warehouse-related activities efficiently and safely, ensuring full compliance with health & safety and manual handling requirements, while supporting operational and production needs.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
Operate mechanical handling equipment (MHE) in line with all safety procedures
Receive incoming deliveries, unload vehicles, and verify delivery documentation
Accurately book goods into warehouse systems
Label, scan, and correctly store inventory in designated locations
Pick, prepare, and issue stock to production departments
Return surplus materials to stock and maintain accurate records
Prepare, scan, load, and dispatch outgoing goods
Complete all associated documentation accurately
Inventory & Systems
Perform all necessary computer transactions to support warehouse activities
Maintain accurate stock records through effective system use
Problem Reporting
Identify and report issues such as:
Damaged goods
Incorrect quantities
Mixed or incorrect parts
Escalate concerns promptly to the Team Leader
Waste Management
Support site-wide recycling activities, including:
Collection and segregation of waste
Processing using appropriate equipment
Sorting materials for recycling and disposal
General Duties
Support all warehouse functions as required across different areas
Maintain high housekeeping and cleanliness standards
Follow all health, safety, and PPE requirements at all times
Authority & Decision Making
Operates within defined procedures and guidelines
Responsible for identifying hazards and reporting risks
Able to suggest improvements to processes or working practices
Key Skills & Competencies
Essential Skills
Forklift truck operation (RTITB or equivalent licence required)
Warehouse operations experience
Basic computer literacy and data input skills
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to liaise effectively with internal departments
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 2 years' warehouse experience
Basic Maths and English (minimum NVQ Level 1 or equivalent)
Experience with warehouse management systems (desirable)
Forklift licence (essential)
Working Environment
Warehouse, production areas, loading bays, and external spaces
Regular outdoor work (e.g. unloading vehicles, transporting goods)
Exposure to varying conditions (cold, warm, noisy)
Requirement to wear PPE at all times
Working Relationships
Internal: All warehouse teams, production, QA, and other departments
External: Delivery drivers (maintaining professional working relationships)
Performance Expectations
Ensure timely turnaround of deliveries and dispatches
Support uninterrupted production supply
Work efficiently under operational pressure and deadlines
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