Warehouse Operative
About the company
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our team in Elland. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the warehouse, maintaining accurate stock control, and ensuring goods are received, stored, picked, packed and dispatched efficiently.
Your tasks
Working as part of a busy warehouse team, you will help ensure customers and field engineers receive the right parts at the right time while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and operational efficiency.
- Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently.
- Receive incoming goods and check for damage, discrepancies or missing items.
- Store stock accurately and safely within designated warehouse locations.
- Pick and pack orders for customers and field engineers.
- Prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring items are correctly labelled and packaged.
- Operate warehouse equipment and forklifts where authorised.
- Maintain accurate stock records and update inventory information using company systems.
- Carry out regular stock counts and assist with inventory control activities.
- Ensure all goods are delivered damage-free and to the correct destination.
- Complete warehouse documentation and maintain accurate records.
- Support the "Goods In" and "Goods Out" processes to ensure operational efficiency.
- Keep warehouse areas clean, organised and safe at all times.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet service and delivery targets.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Confidence working to deadlines and prioritising workload.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible and willing to support a variety of warehouse tasks.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good computer literacy and confidence using stock management systems.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of stock control processes and warehouse best practices.
- Knowledge of FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation principles.
- Experience maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Awareness of warehouse health and safety requirements.
- Competent using warehouse systems and Microsoft applications.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Previous experience working within a busy warehouse environment.
- Experience receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching goods.
- Forklift Truck Licence (desirable), including one or more of:
- Side Loader
- Counterbalance
- Combi Truck
- Pallet Stacker
- Experience using stock control or warehouse management systems would be advantageous.
What we offer
Invest in Your Future
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Career progression pathways.
- Access to apprenticeships and development programmes.
Great Benefits Package
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- 3x salary Death in Service benefit.
- Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan.
- 24/7 GP Anytime access.
- Discretionary Company Sick Pay.
Supporting Your Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational health support.
- Health surveillance programmes.
Extra Perks
- Retail discounts and rewards platform.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free independent mortgage advice.
- Dog-friendly office.
- Annual office Christmas events.
- Free Food Fridays once a month.
- Company-paid family days out during summer.
How to apply
If you're a hardworking and dependable warehouse professional who takes pride in delivering excellent service, maintaining accuracy, and supporting a safe and efficient operation, we'd love to hear from you.