Warehouse Operator

Warehouse Operator (Full-time, Permanent) - Romford (Onsite)

Location: Bampton Road, Romford

Department: Warehouse

Reports to: Senior Warehouse Operator

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Right to work: Sponsorship not currently available

This role works a weekly rotating shift pattern (Monday to Friday). You must be able to work both shift options as the rotation changes weekly:

• 06:00am - 2:00pm and 2:00pm - 10:00pm

We're looking for a reliable and detail-focused Warehouse Operator to join our busy Warehouse team in Romford. 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.

• 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

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

• 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

• Competitive salary
• 16% shift allowance for early starts and late finishes
• 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

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.

Our Romford facility, located approximately 20 miles from central London, is a modern pharmaceutical site (over 6,700 square metres) where we mix, fill, sterilise, inspect, pack, and label a wide range of medicines.

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.