Warehouse Operator (Full-time, Permanent) - Brentwood (Onsite)
Location: Hubert Road, Brentwood
Department: Warehouse
Reports to: Senior Warehouse Operator
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Right to work: Sponsorship not currently available
Working hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
About the role
We're looking for a reliable and detail-focused Warehouse Operator to join our busy Warehouse team in Brentwood. You'll support inbound and outbound stock movements, operate recycling equipment, and ensure products are safely stored, accurately tracked, and shipped on time-always in line with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
You'll work closely with colleagues across Production and Planning, and liaise with external logistics partners, helping us maintain high standards of compliance, safety, housekeeping, and data integrity.
Key responsibilities
Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
Checking deliveries for damaged or missing items and processing for storage
Recording stock movements accurately on the ERP system (SAP)
Operating a forklift truck to move, store and rearrange stock safely
Picking orders using a hand-held scanner and preparing items for packing/distribution
Supporting stock control and inventory procedures to maximise availability and minimise waste
Ensuring safe and appropriate storage of medicines, including environmental controls
What we're looking for
Essential:
Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) level
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Minimum 1 year experience in a warehouse environment
Forklift experience and a valid forklift licence (Reach truck & counterbalance)
Experience working in a process-driven/structured environment
Comfortable using Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience using an ERP system (ideally SAP)
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and manual handling
Good written and spoken English
Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
Desirable:
Previous warehouse experience in a GMP environment
Good working knowledge of GDP/GMP
NVQ Level 2+ in Warehousing and Distribution
Knowledge of modern warehouse practices and methods
Personal qualities
Strong communicator with excellent customer service skills
Methodical, dependable, and proactive
Flexible, hardworking, and positive attitude
Team player, adaptable and willing to learn
Excellent time management and a high standard of accuracy
What we offer
Competitive salary
25 days holiday, rising to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Holiday Buy/Sell (up to 5 additional days)
3% bonus (subject to policy eligibility)
Bravo Benefits Platform (wellbeing and lifestyle discounts)
Salary sacrifice EV scheme with Tusker (policy dependent)
Medicash health cash plan
Pension scheme
Onsite parking
About us
Ethypharm supplies medicines to a wide range of healthcare systems, including the UK NHS, Commercial Medicines Units, hospital pharmacists, wholesalers, and retail pharmacy groups. We also support prescribers and healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
The Brentwood warehouse facility is used as a storage and distribution center for sterile and non sterile products including controlled drugs, for distribution to international markets. In addition the warehouse is used to store stock allocated to the Department of Health.
Why Ethypharm?
We offer a collaborative, innovative workplace where diversity is valued and equal opportunities are provided for all. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets business needs, and we are committed to supporting your training and development so you can reach your full potential.