Warehouse Operative in Cannock, Staffordshire

Warehouse Operative – Goods In / Goods Out

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum

Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reports to: [Warehouse Manager / Shift Supervisor]

About the role

My client is looking for a reliable, hands-on Warehouse Operative to join our team in Cannock. You will play a key part in keeping stock moving, receiving incoming deliveries accurately and making sure outbound orders leave on time and in full.

This is a busy, practical role suited to someone who takes pride in accuracy, works well as part of a team and is comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key responsibilities

Goods in

• Unload vehicles and containers safely and efficiently
• Check deliveries against paperwork and report shortages, damages or discrepancies
• Book goods into the warehouse management system (WMS) accurately and promptly
• Put away stock to the correct locations

Goods out

• Pick, pack and consolidate orders accurately to meet daily despatch deadlines
• Prepare and label pallets and parcels for collection
• Load vehicles safely and securely, ensuring paperwork is complete
• Check outbound orders for quality and accuracy before despatch

General warehouse duties

• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and forklifts (training provided where required)
• Take part in stock counts, cycle counts and stock rotation
• Keep your work area clean, tidy and free from hazards
• Follow all health and safety procedures and wear PPE as required
• Support colleagues and cover other warehouse tasks as business needs require

About you

Essential

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Able to lift and handle goods safely, and to be on your feet for the full shift
• Good communication skills and a positive team attitude
• Reliable, punctual and able to work a 7:00am start

Desirable

• Current counterbalance or reach forklift licence (FLT)
• Experience using a handheld scanners
• Knowledge of goods in and despatch processes

What we offer

• Salary of circa £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Consistent daytime hours, 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Training and progression opportunities