Warehouse Operative
Location: Billingshurst
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full time, Permanent
About us:
We are a dynamic and innovative small to medium sized business, established in Billingshurst in 1973. We are one of the World's leading manufacturers of water purification and disinfection tablets, supplying government organisations, charities and prominent retailers with our lifesaving products.Our commitment to quality and sustainability drives our success, and we are looking for a dedicated and detail oriented Warehouse Operative to join our team.
Hydrachem is an equal opportunities employer.
All data obtained will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Job Description:
As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a pivotal role in our logistics team, ensuring that our products are meticulously stored, accurately managed, and efficiently dispatched. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards will be essential in supporting our operations and delivering exceptional service to our customers.
Full training will be provided however previous warehouse experience would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, check, and store incoming goods.
- Pick, pack, and dispatch orders accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain inventory records and conduct regular stock checks.
- Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts.
- Ensure the warehouse is kept clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
- Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
- Follow health and safety regulations and company policies.
Ideal Candidate:
- Highly literate. Good level of conversational and written English
- Highly numerate
- Forklift Licence is essential (expired licences accepted).
- Trained in Manual Handling.
- Ability to lift and move heavy items.
- Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Experienced in using computerised inventory system.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
Work Pattern:
We operate to a rotating shift pattern as follows:
06:45-14:45 (Monday to Thursday) and 06:45-13:45 (Friday), followed by 14:30-22:30 (Monday to Thursday) and 13:30-20:30 (Friday).
Saturday morning shift overtime available occasionally.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package. We have a graded pay system in place, starting at £13.00ph
- Overtime during busy periods
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Comprehensive training and support.
- Health and wellbeing programme.
- Free onsite parking
If you feel you have the experience and knowledge we're looking for we would love to hear from you.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Operator, Process Operator, Production Operator, Operator, Process Plant Operative, Mechanical Assembly Technician, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator, Process Technician and Machine Tool Fitter will also be considered for this role.