The role involves managing the flow of goods — from receiving deliveries through to preparing and dispatching orders — while maintaining accurate stock records and ensuring all warehouse/stores operations run smoothly and safely.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Goods Handling: Accept and verify incoming deliveries, checking quantities and quality before accurately logging them in the company’s ERP or stock system.
Stock Management: Organise and store materials in the correct locations to maintain order and accessibility across the warehouse.
Order Preparation: Pick, pack, and prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and adherence to delivery deadlines.
Inventory Control: Keep all stock information up to date, assist with regular cycle counts, and support periodic inventory audits.
Equipment Operation: Use warehouse machinery such as pallet trucks and forklifts safely and efficiently (training available if required).
Housekeeping & Safety: Maintain a tidy, well-organised workspace and ensure all activities comply with company health and safety standards.
Problem Solving: Report damaged, missing, or incorrect stock promptly and assist in investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Collaboration: Support process improvements and provide assistance to other departments when workloads require flexibility.
Required Skills & Experience
Background in warehousing, logistics, or store work.
Confident using computers and basic stock management or ERP systems.
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach to tasks.
Team-oriented attitude with the ability to work effectively on your own initiative.
Physically capable of handling and moving goods safely.
A forklift licence is advantageous, though training can be provided for the right candidate
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