Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £10.50 – £12.00 per hour
Job type: Permanent, Full time 40 hours per week – some evening and weekend work may be required
About us:
We work with some World-famous brands, the majority of which are in the Motorsport industry however, we also supply products into the Aerospace, MOD and Marine industries so as you can imagine quality is of the utmost importance. We have a specially kitted out workshop, one that you would be proud to work in which is located conveniently just on the outskirts of Milton Keynes centre. We are recruiting for lots of new team members due to huge growth within our order books.
Job Purpose:
To ensure the smooth flow through of parts and goods in and out of our Stores department, through effective picking, goods in and despatch processes.
The Job
As a Stores Operative, you will work within a busy Stores team, reporting to the Stores Manager. You will learn all aspects of Stores, including picking, goods in and despatch, to effectively carry out these processes efficiently and effectively. You will be expected to report any stock issues to the Stores Manager and liaise with staff to fulfil or direct their requests for stored goods.
Main Duties:
- Picking items for these lists, working to targets set and ensuring accuracy for batch control.
- Completing Despatch tasks, ensuring all aspects including making boxes, labelling, and packing are accurate and efficient.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of all stored products, their part numbers, locations, and batch control.
- Process goods in and stock put away.
- Maintain and update the shortages board and report shortages to the Stores Manager.
- Aid the Stores team in general warehousing duties to ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Understand and comply with procedures in place to fulfil your goals in the stores role and aid the Stores Manager with improving and developing these procedures.
- Aid stock management using cycle sheets.
- Identify stock control/movement issues and be proactive in rectifying these problems.
- Provide cover throughout Stores in times of absence, where required.
- Training of less experienced Stores team members, where required.
- Deputise for the Stores Manager’s stores related tasks in their absence, where required.
- Use environmentally sustainable practices in accordance with our environmental policy
- Seek ways to reduce waste and energy usage in accordance with our environmental objectives.
The Person and Skills Required:
Qualifications:
- No specific qualifications are required to succeed within this role.
Experience
- Experience working within a fast-paced stores/warehouse environment.
- Experience using ERP computer systems.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficient in the use of IT.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage own workload.
What We Offer / Benefits:
- Loyalty reward pay scheme based on Length of Service with the company.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- 33 days’ annual leave (incl. bank holidays) increasing to 41 days with service.
- Holiday purchase scheme option.
- Company sickness pay.
- 40 hours per week including paid tea breaks.
- Free parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Central location.
- Good transport links.
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the UK prior to application.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the application process, please get in contact with us either via email or telephone.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Stores Manager, Warehouse Manager, Supply Chain Administrator, Dispatch Manager, Warehouse Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Operative, Goods Inwards Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse, Process Operative, Goods Outwards Operative, Dispatch Operative, Supply Chain Operative and Warehouse Worker may also be considered for this role.
