Job Details

Role Overview-

We are looking for-an experienced-and-dependable Senior-Warehouse Operative to-support the smooth running of day-to-day warehouse operations. The successful candidate will take a hands-on role in receiving goods, stock control, picking, packing,-dispatch-and housekeeping, while also supporting the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager with team coordination, training, quality checks and-maintaining-high standards-of accuracy,-safety-and productivity.-

Key Responsibilities:-

• Lead by example in all day-to-day warehouse activities, including goods-in, stock movement, picking, packing and dispatch.-

• Receive,-unload-and check incoming deliveries against paperwork or system records, ensuring discrepancies are reported promptly.-

• Support the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager with organising workloads, prioritising tasks and helping the team meet daily operational targets.-

• Provide guidance,-support-and on-the-job training to warehouse colleagues, including new starters where-required.-

• Check picked and packed orders for accuracy,-quality-and presentation before dispatch.-

• Monitor stock locations,-rotation-and storage standards to ensure goods are organised safely and efficiently.-

• Carry out regular stock checks, investigate-variances-and support inventory control activities.-

• Use handheld scanners, warehouse management-systems-or paperwork to-maintain-accurate-records.-

• Load and unload vehicles safely, following site procedures and ensuring goods are handled correctly.-

• Identify-and report damaged, missing or incorrect goods, equipment issues,-hazards-or process concerns.-

• Promote good housekeeping standards and ensure the warehouse-remains-clean,-tidy-and free from hazards.-

• Follow and reinforce all health and safety procedures, including manual handling guidance and correct use of PPE.-

• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks,-trolleys-or forklift trucks where trained and authorised.-

• Work closely with colleagues,-supervisors-and other departments to resolve issues and-maintain-efficient workflow.-

• Undertake any reasonable-additional-duties-required-to support warehouse operations.-

Skills and Experience:

• Previous-experience in a warehouse,-logistics, distribution,-production-or stock control role is essential.-

• Experience supporting,-training-or guiding colleagues in a warehouse environment is desirable.-

• Strong attention to detail and-a high level-of accuracy when handling stock,-orders-and records.-

• Good understanding of warehouse processes, stock rotation, inventory-control-and dispatch procedures.-

• Ability to organise tasks, prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.-

• Reliable,-punctual-and able to set a positive example for others.-

• Good communication-and teamwork skills, with the confidence to escalate issues when needed.-

• Basic numeracy, literacy and computer or scanner skills.-

• Comfortable with physical work, including standing, walking,-lifting-and moving items during a shift.-

• Forklift,-counterbalance-or reach truck licence is desirable where relevant.-

Health and Safety-

The Senior-Warehouse Operative must take responsibility for their own health and safety and-help promote safe working practices across the warehouse team. This includes-following company procedures, reporting hazards, using equipment correctly, wearing required PPE,-supporting safe-manual handling-practices and encouraging colleagues to-maintain-site safety-standards.-

Working Conditions-

The role may involve shift work, early starts, late finishes, weekends or overtime depending on business needs.-

The role involves regular physical activity, including lifting, carrying,-bending-and standing for extended periods.-

The warehouse environment may include varying temperatures, moving vehicles,-machinery-and busy operational areas.-

Benefits-

• Competitive hourly rate or salary reflecting senior warehouse responsibilities. Potential to earn a higher hourly rate, once probation passed-

• Training and development opportunities.-

• Supportive team environment.-

• Opportunities for progression into warehouse supervisor, team leader,-logistics-or stock control roles.-

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), Holidays to increase after 2 years service, Workplace Pension, MHE licence Opertunities