Warehouse Operative

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Location: Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent (ST8 7AQ)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2.00pm until 10.00pm daily

About ASD Ltd

ASD Ltd is one of the UK''s leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers, providing a comprehensive range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing capabilities, combined with industry expertise, enable us to deliver cost-effective metal solutions and high-quality steel products to a wide range of sectors.

We are committed to sustainability and continuous improvement, playing an active role in building a more sustainable future for our employees, customers, communities, and future generations.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our team in Biddulph. This role is critical in ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately, safely and efficiently within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Our warehouse operations involve picking and packing materials, loading vehicles and operating a range of equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, and saws

Due to the nature of our products, the warehouse environment can be physically demanding, dirty, and subject to temperature variations (hot in summer and cold in winter). Applicants should be comfortable working in these conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Pick and process computer-generated customer orders, including repetitive handling and lifting of large and heavy materials (steel).

Accurately record stock movements and product usage using internal systems.

Identify products correctly and use measuring equipment where required.

Operate processing machinery such as saws (training provided where necessary).

Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to transfer stock.

Assist with the production, preparation and dispatch of customer orders.

Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.

Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrate flexibility to support operational requirements as needed.

Essential Requirements

Stable and consistent employment history.

Previous experience in a warehouse or industrial environment.

Ability to safely handle large and heavy steel products.

Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn internal systems.

Strong work ethic and commitment to health and safety.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience working in heavy industry, ideally within the steel sector.

Valid forklift truck licence.

Experience operating an overhead crane.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme (5% employee contribution matched by the company)

Retail and restaurant discount schemes

Gym and health club discounts

Holiday trading scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Medicash healthcare programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing support

Additional Information

Due to the safety-critical nature of our operations, pre-employment, random, and incident-related drug and alcohol testing is conducted. We operate a zero-tolerance policy.

How to Apply

Take the next step by submitting your application online and attaching your most up-to-date CV.

Our application process will guide you through to our internal system. It is designed to be quick, straightforward, and easy to complete, taking just a few minutes of your time.