Warehouse Operative

Fareham | £26,500 | Monday to Friday | 40 Hours Per Week | Full Time, Site Based

A stable warehouse role with structure, variety, and the chance to develop your skills

If you are looking for a reliable, hands on warehouse role where safety, teamwork and doing the job properly really matter, this could be a great opportunity.

You will join a supportive operations team, working Monday to Friday with no weekend shifts, in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and ongoing training. This is a good fit for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to be part of a well organised warehouse operation.

The Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will support the day to day running of the distribution and logistics operation. Your work will ensure goods are received, stored, picked and dispatched accurately and safely, helping deliver a reliable service to customers.

You will be involved in both inbound and outbound activity and will use mechanical handling equipment as part of your role, with a strong focus on health and safety and good housekeeping.

What You Will Be Doing

• Loading and unloading vehicles, including large goods vehicles
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch
• Receiving, checking and putting away inbound goods
• Operating mechanical handling equipment including pallet trucks and forklifts
• Controlling and recording goods inwards and outwards
• Supporting stock control, FIFO rotation and minimum stock levels
• Taking part in quarterly stock takes and ad hoc inventory checks
• Carrying out stock quality, voltage and ageing checks
• Relabelling products and checking stock specifications when required
• Completing documentation for returned goods, warranty and waste collections
• Carrying out pre shift inspections of MHE and vehicles
• Maintaining good housekeeping and adhering to 5S ways of working
• Providing flexibility to assist with van driving if needed by the business

What You Will Bring

• This role would suit someone who has:
• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• The ability to work well as part of a team and follow direction
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work to schedules
• A strong focus on safety, accuracy and quality
• A full UK driving licence
• Forklift training for counterbalance, flexi or bendi trucks is desirable, with refresher training provided
• Most importantly, you will be open to feedback, keen to learn, and committed to doing the job to a high standard.

Why Apply

• £26,500 salary
• Monday to Friday working hours 8 am – 5 pm.
• Up to 6% employer pension contributions.
• 40 hour working week
• Stable, full time position
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• A role where safety, teamwork and quality are genuinely valued

About the Company

Our client is a well established organisation with strong values around teamwork, trust, service and continuous improvement. They believe in creating an inclusive working environment where people are supported, trained and encouraged to develop.

JSL – Recruitment... The Right Way.

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• Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment
• Sales and Marketing Recruitment
• Senior Appointments and Executive Search