Warehouse & Stores Operative

Warehouse & Stores Operative

Location: Hertford

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Hours: Permanent Day Shift

Salary: £26,000 plus a range of exceptional employee benefits

This client is looking for an experienced, organised, hands-on Warehouse & Stores Operative to join a small, but highly knowledgeable team. Responsible for the picking, moving and allocation of goods in/goods out, working alongside the Warehouse Manager and wider team, you will play a vital role in ensuring materials and components are received, stored, and dispatched efficiently keeping operations running smoothly and customers satisfied across the UK and internationally.

Goods In & Inventory Control

• Receive, identify, unpack, and store incoming raw materials and components
• Maintain accurate stock records and workflow visibility
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and support annual stock takes
• Flag and report any inventory discrepancies
• Operate a Forklift Truck (Training is provided)

Despatch & Shipping

• Pick and pack customer orders with care and precision
• Build weekly consignments and ensure timely shipments (OTD is key!)
• Select appropriate packaging for safe international transit
• Use SAP ERP System to issue goods and generate invoices and packing lists
• Book couriers via online portals, ensuring compliance with customs/export controls, communicate professionally with customers regarding collections and shipping update

Warehouse Safety & Organisation

• Keep the warehouse tidy, hazard-free, and well-organised
• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in inventory management or stock control
• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting
• Familiarity with incoterms, customs, and export/import procedures
• SAP and Windows Based Software skills and experience is a plus

Personal Attributes

• Clear communicator with a positive, can-do attitude
• Detail-oriented and committed to high standards
• Calm under pressure and able to juggle multiple deadlines
• Flexible, hardworking, and a true team player
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service

Benefits:

• Company pension and a range of excellent employee benefits
• On-site parking