General Operative, Goods In​/Production

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We have an exciting temporary opportunity for a team-oriented, results driven individual to join our busy Goods In and Production teams asa General Operative at our UK head office.

Reporting to the Operations Manager (Production and Stock Control), you will be required to undertake daily operational tasks to meet customer demand. This will mainly involve working in receiving deliveries and stock management and efficiently packing products on the production line but is not restricted to these areas and you may be required to work in any of the Operations departments.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers, and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organisation. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Wahl in the UK

Wahl UK is a long established and very successful subsidiary of Wahl Clipper Corporation. Our offices are located near the south-east coastal town of Ramsgate, Kent.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Receive deliveries, stock management & preservation of goods.
• Identify and report non-conforming products and suppliers.
• Check goods in against delivery notes for accuracy and damages.
• Receipt deliveries promptly and accurately, matching relevant data and documents.
• Support the delivery planning process & assist with inventory accuracy.
• Unload containers and deliveries and repetitive movement of stock.
• Storage and rotation of stock in accordance with established procedures.
• Typically, you may be required to lift parcels up to 20kg, manual handling equipment is available for heavier loads.
• Efficiently and accurately pack products according to company standards and customer specifications. Process waste reduction initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your working area.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous warehousing knowledge.
• Use of warehousing equipment: pallet trucks, powered trucks etc.
• Use of handheld scanning device (HHT) for stock capture
• Proficient in basic computer skills, literacy, and maths, for inventory management.
• Flexibility, commitment, and punctuality.
• Be proactive in problem solving and able to work methodically.
• Good communication skills & organisational abilities.
• Process driven and solution focussed.
• Working to deadlines in a sometimes-pressurised environment.
• Initiative to work alone or as part of a team, taking ownership of key areas.

Training will be provided in all the above

Salary and Benefits:

We are realistic about remuneration for the role and offer a range of benefits.

If you are hardworking and committed, and are interested in joining the Operations team, please submit an application form, including your CV to James Meehan (  ). You should include details of why you believe you are suited to this position, what skills you have and can bring to the job and any additional information to support your application.

Location:

Manston, Ramsgate

Temporary role;
August 2025 – December 2025

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5pm