Warehouse Operative

A dependable and detail-driven individual is required to take ownership of inventory and receiving operations within a manufacturing environment. As demand increases, maintaining accurate stock records and ensuring smooth material flow is vital to supporting production efficiency and supply chain integrity.

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  Receive incoming deliveries, verify contents against purchase orders, and accurately log them into the system
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  Flag and resolve any inconsistencies in shipments with internal teams or suppliers
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  Organise and store materials securely in labelled, logical locations
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  Conduct routine stock checks and cycle counts, investigating and resolving any variances
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  Allocate and issue components to production according to work orders or build kits
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  Identify and communicate any inconsistencies in stock data or part numbers to support accurate inventory tracking
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  Help ensure system alignment by maintaining clean, up-to-date inventory records for planning systems
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  Support layout optimisation and workplace organisation, following principles like 5S and FIFO
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  Collaborate with production, quality, and planning teams to ensure timely availability of required parts
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  Contribute to maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-organised working area

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  Experience in a warehouse, goods-in, or inventory control role, preferably within a manufacturing or technical setting
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  Understanding of stock management practices and materials issuing procedures
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  Awareness of how accurate stock levels impact production planning and scheduling systems
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  Strong attention to detail with a methodical, process-focused mindset
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  Comfortable using basic digital tools such as spreadsheets, inventory software, or barcode scanners
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  Physically fit and capable of handling goods safely and efficiently
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  Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate across departments