Warehouse Operative / Controller

Pertemps Bridgwater

Location: Highbridge
Salary: Up to £15.49 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30-17:00
Contract: Temp to Perm
Job 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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