Location: HighbridgeSalary: Up to £15.49 per hour, depending on experienceHours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30-17:00Contract: Temp to PermJob Type: Full-time
Pertemps are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Warehouse Operative / Controller to join their team in Highbridge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking for a temp 2 perm position, combining hands-on warehouse duties with stock control and administration.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records using Sage 50, while also carrying out day-to-day warehouse duties including Reach Truck operation, goods in/out, picking and stock replenishment.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately record incoming goods, dispatches, stock adjustments and damages using Sage 50
- Carry out regular stock checks and cycle counts, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Process purchase orders, pick lists and delivery notes through Sage 50
- Investigate stock variances, incorrect locations and delivery discrepancies
- Safely operate a Reach Truck to move and store stock within high-bay racking
- Unload incoming deliveries and check goods against delivery documentation
- Prepare and stage outgoing orders for dispatch
- Monitor stock levels and replenish picking locations as required
- Pick, pack and label orders during busy periods
- Complete daily forklift safety checks
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe warehouse environment
- Work closely with drivers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure the smooth movement of stock
The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will ideally have:
- 2–3 years’ experience within a warehouse controller, senior warehouse operative or similar position
- Proven experience using Sage 50, particularly for stock control, inventory management or order processing
- A valid and accredited Reach Truck licence (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent stock accuracy
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
- Good communication skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach to warehouse operations
- The ability to comfortably handle standard warehouse duties and work at height within high-bay racking
What’s on Offer?
- Pay rate up to £15.49 per hour, dependent on experience
- Monday to Thursday, 07:30-17:00
- 36-hour working week
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position with an established business
- Varied role combining warehouse operations, stock control and administration
If you have experience using Sage 50, hold a Reach Truck licence and are looking for your next opportunity in warehouse and stock control, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a member of the Pertemps team will be in touch.
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