Main Purpose of Job:
As a Warehouse Operative you will support the movements of shipments from our warehouses for vehicle loads, ensuring unique reference numbers are checked against each collection.
The role also involves but is not limited too:
- Receive shipments into the warehouse checking documents, unique reference number, quantity and signs of damage or tampering. Locating all shipments once checked and referenced.
- Receive pick requests for processing
- Pick, pack and process stock picks
- Liaise effectively with other departments regarding operational logistics
- Fine art and object handling
- Stock/inventory management
- Update POD details for 3RD party domestic movements
- General warehouse maintenance
- Receive and dispatch daily vehicles following specific security instructions.
- To undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by your manager or the Directors.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (This is subject to change dependant on client requests)
Essential:
Skills
- Experience of warehouse work; including operation, stock locations and health & safety
- Pivot Steer Forklift Licence, with experience
- A full clean UK Driving Licence
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
- Strong numeracy and problem-solving skill
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload under tight deadline
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Knowledge
- Experience in shipping and logistics
- Understanding of shipping documentation, customs entries, and transport processes
- Good command of the English language, written and spoken
Mindset
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments.
- Customer-focused, with a professional and proactive attitude.
- Reliable, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Experience of using Boxtop
- Experience of using DPD Program
Why work for us?
✨ 28 days per annum (including 8 national holidays).
✨ Annual leave days increase with longevity.
✨ Additional discretionary leave given over Christmas period.
✨ Competitive Salary
✨ Discretionary bonuses are awarded based on company and individual performance.
✨ Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
✨ Cycle To Work Scheme – administered through ‘Green Commute Initiative’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
✨ Electric Car Scheme – administered through ‘The Electric Car Scheme’ (subject to qualifying criteria).
✨ Private Health Insurance
✨ Medical Cash Back scheme – Health shield
Recruitment process:
1. Screening call with HR
2. Face to Face interview
3. Offer (Subject to compliance checks)
Role subject to the completion of the following:
Compulsory checks: Due to the nature of the role there are a number of compulsory checks that must be carried out.
📋A criminal record check - basic disclosure (DBS) carried out by the Disclosure and
Barring Service.
📋5-year background check to include gaps of 28 days or more with all gaps in employment analysed and accounted for.
🚗Driving licence check.