Senior Warehouse Operative

Location: Holbeck

Senior Warehouse Operative | Leeds, LS11 | Full Time | £28,000 per annum

Our client is an established and growing UK business supplying products to trade and commercial customers across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Warehouse Operative to join their busy warehouse team and support the day-to-day running of the operation.

The Role

Reports To:

Warehouse Manager

They are seeking a hands-on Working Warehouse Team Leader / Supervisor to support the day-to-day running of their busy warehouse operation.

This role is ideal for an experienced warehouse operative looking to take the next step in their career whilst remaining actively involved in the day-to-day operation of the warehouse.

The successful candidate will lead by example, working alongside the warehouse team whilst taking responsibility for coordinating workloads, maintaining standards and ensuring orders are dispatched accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Support and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the warehouse team
Allocate workloads and priorities to ensure orders are processed efficiently
Lead by example and promote a positive, productive working environment
Provide support, guidance and training to warehouse operatives
Assist with the induction and development of new starters
Escalate performance, attendance or conduct issues to management where required
Warehouse Operations

Carry out picking, packing and dispatch duties alongside the warehouse team
Ensure customer orders are picked accurately and dispatched on time
Support goods-in processes, ensuring deliveries are checked and booked correctly
Oversee loading and unloading of vehicles
Support customer and trade counter collections where required
Assist with courier collections and transport arrangements
Manage returns and stock discrepancies
Stock Control

Support stock accuracy and warehouse organisation
Carry out cycle counts and assist with stock takes
Investigate and resolve stock issues and discrepancies
Ensure stock is stored safely and correctly
Health & Safety

Promote and maintain a safe working environment
Ensure warehouse housekeeping standards are maintained at all times
Ensure warehouse equipment and FLTs are operated safely and correctly
Report hazards, accidents and near misses promptly
Requirements

Essential

Minimum 3 years’ warehouse experience
Previous experience leading or mentoring colleagues within a warehouse environment
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workloads within a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills
Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
Flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to occasionally stay later to support operational requirements and assist with periodic weekend stock takes.
Desirable

Previous supervisory or warehouse team leader experience
Experience working within a wholesale, distribution or manufacturing environment
What’s In It For You

Bank holidays off
Buy holiday scheme
Free on-site parking
Full training provided
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