Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative | Burntwood, Staffordshire | Full Time | £26,000–£28,000

Our client is a specialist industrial services provider offering a wide range of geared motors and drive products to a broad spectrum of industries. Their products keep many processes in motion, and they are all around in people’s daily lives. Used for luggage handling at airports to food processing, water treatment plants and hospitals.

The company invest in their staff and motivates them so that they can develop their career, giving the company long service retention and enabling them to grow their own leaders from within.

• Competitive salary of £26,000–£28,000 (dependent on experience)
• The chance to join a well-established business with a strong reputation since 1983
• Opportunity to learn multiple skills across warehouse and workshop functions
• Training and development provided to support progression within the role
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Supportive team environment with varied day-to-day responsibilities

Our client is looking for a reliable, hands-on individual with a strong work ethic who can adapt to different areas of a warehouse/workshop environment. You’ll ideally have a stable employment history and previous warehouse or workshop experience, along with:

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and management
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop through company-provided training
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work accurately under pressure
• Counterbalance or pivot-steer FLT licence preferred, but not essential

This role is primarily focused on Goods-In, with flexibility to support other warehouse and dispatch areas as required.

• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Processing and understanding shipment paperwork
• Identifying components and matching them to delivery documentation
• Stocking shelves accurately by learning warehouse locations
• Picking components for Mechanical Fitters in line with paperwork
• Maintaining a structured, tidy, and organised working environment
• Liaising with the Operations Manager to resolve any issues
• General housekeeping and upkeep of equipment
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required

• Basic data entry using courier booking software
• Understanding packing documentation to ensure accuracy
• Packing goods securely, correctly, and presentably

• Complying with all health and safety legislation and company procedures
• Completing health and safety training as required
• Exercising a duty of care to yourself, colleagues, customers, and visitors
• Wearing and using PPE as provided
• Using equipment in line with instructions and safety guidelines

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