Warehouse Operative

Yard / Warehouse Operator

Location:

Skelmersdale (with occasional travel to other depots/training sites)

Reports to:

Depot Manager
Salary: £29,150

Are you reliable, hands‑on, and looking for a role where every day brings something different? We're looking for a proactive Yard/Warehouse Operator to support the smooth, safe, and efficient running of our depot. If you're someone who takes pride in accuracy, safety, and great customer service, this could be the role for you.

About the Role

As a Yard/Warehouse Operator, you'll play a key part in the safe handling of stock, supporting deliveries, and ensuring customer orders are prepared accurately and on time. You'll help maintain high standards across the warehouse and yard while contributing to a positive team culture and strong operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

Follow all safety instructions and complete all required inductions.
Operate equipment in line with safe operating standards.
Use PPE correctly and report any hazards, incidents, or equipment issues.
Monitor and report on depot assets to ensure legal compliance.

Warehouse & Yard Operations

Assist with the safe loading and unloading of vehicles.
Follow Goods In and Goods Out procedures: checking, storing, picking, packing, and loading.
Ensure stock is safely stored and rotated correctly.
Prepare customer collections and support depot coverage.
Monitor picking bin stock levels and report shortages.
Maintain a clean, organised warehouse and yard.
Support RMA processing and report damaged returns.
Drive the delivery van when required.
Work within rota requirements including breaks.

Reporting

Report incidents, delivery issues, and operational concerns promptly.
Communicate any HR‑related matters such as sickness notifications.

General Duties

Support general depot tasks as required.
Contribute to a positive team spirit and open communication.
Work in line with company processes and continuous improvement expectations.

Key Performance Indicators

Accuracy and completeness of picking and deliveries.
Stock control, security, and correct rotation.
Adherence to Health & Safety and environmental standards.

Skills & Experience

GCSE/O‑Level education.
Valid driving licence (essential).
Forklift/telescopic licence (advantageous).
Knowledge of local geography/transport routes.
Good communication skills and strong team spirit.
Product knowledge (beneficial).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age