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:
