Warehouse Operative

Our client, a long-established family firm with a network of branches in the South and East of England, that supply machinery and services to the agricultural, construction and professional ground care machinery markets, are looking for a  Warehouse Operative to be based at their branch local to Maldon, Essex.

On Offer:

• Full-time permanent role
• Working Hours: 39 hours per week – 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Friday (1-hr unpaid lunch) Overtime as required, including Saturdays when needed (Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39 hours Monday to Friday, double time on Sundays or Bank Holidays)
• Immediate starts available
• Competitive salary – dependent on skills and experience.
• 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Life assurance (2 x  salary)
• Country store staff discount
• Company sick pay scheme
• Flu jabs and employee referral scheme.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting directly to the Groundcare Sales Office Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the Groundcare warehouse, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage and distribution of machinery, parts and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will assist with stock control, goods handling and the distribution of products to our branches across East Anglia
• Transfer of stock to the showroom and goods inward areas.
• Assisting with stock checks and inventory control.
• Unpacking and accurately processing supplier deliveries and parcels.
• Loading and unloading supplier vehicles.

To be Considered:

• Previous warehouse or stock control experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and colleagues in a polite and professional manner.
• Forklift licence (desirable).
• Full driving licence.
• General computer skills, including the use of email and internet applications.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong attention to detail when recording and processing stock data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to use initiative and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a good level of health and fitness, including the ability to lift items up to 25kg safely.

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