Warehouse Operative

We are Strata! Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.

Job Title:
Warehouse Operative

Location:

Brackley

As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.

Job Overview

An important role in the agency, the warehouse operative handles the storage, picking and maintenance of equipment in our warehouse, which is an integral part of our event offering.

Strata currently have two warehouse facilities at our location near Brackley compromising of 800 sqm of racked space plus 300 sqm of unracked space. Most of the space contains event and exhibition assets and consumables owned by our key clients. We also have a small Europe based warehouse in Lyon.

The role is centred around these client assets: the safe storage of them and picking and preparing them for dispatch to an event site. Then receiving them, checking their condition and arranging for repairs as required, and returning them to the store.

The role requires constant liaison with client facing teams at all levels within the business both in London and Brackley. Operations is a busy team with many projects to deliver at one time, with a fast moving work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving orders for dispatch of assets, picking and assembling, loading vehicles. Receiving returned items, checking condition and returning to storage. Managing stock of event consumable items and maintaining stock levels of laundered items such as event staff uniforms
• Working with the Warehouse Manager, the Operations Manager and our Event Operators in the delivery of these projects
• Use and maintain mechanical handling equipment efficiently
• Completion of all internal processes - status of event kit & client equipment. Quarantine, repair, maintenance, re skin, renew, update or disposal
• Conformity & adherence to the ISO
  9001 standard which the Brackley site achieved in October 2020 and is supported by the London office accreditation
• Management of all warehouse based equipment and consumables – packaging, tape, tools
• Reporting & communication warehouse condition to the Warehouse Manager – organisation, tidiness and basic standards
• General office administration – timesheets, emails, expenses and stock management

Job Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Numeracy for stock management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem solving abilities and a can-do attitude
• Ability to show initiative and good judgement
• Technical and IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A flexible approach to work
• Experience in the events industry would be advantageous
• Experience of working in a team and dealing with people in a warehouse setting would be beneficial
• A forklift licence will be required, or the willingness to obtain one
• IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualification, or the willingness to obtain one

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Workplace pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events