Warehouse Operative

CV-Library • Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire • 1h ago

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Location: Milton Keynes Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch) Salary: Competitive, based on experience

The Opportunity

We are an established metal stockholding company, supplying a range of metal products, including stainless steel and aluminium, to customers across various industries.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated Warehouse Operative to join our small but busy team.

This is a varied, hands-on role within a fast-paced metal stockholding and distribution environment. The successful candidate will play an important part in the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring metal stock is handled, processed, prepared and dispatched efficiently.

The role will involve picking and preparing customer orders, loading and unloading deliveries, operating machinery (full training provided), maintaining stock levels and occasionally delivering materials to customers using company vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Picking, checking and preparing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Loading and unloading deliveries and organising incoming metal stock.
Assisting with stock control, stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records.
Operating basic machinery, including forklift trucks, guillotines and cutting/coating equipment (training provided where required).
Cutting and preparing metal materials to customer specifications.
Ensuring orders are correctly packed and ready for dispatch.
Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and organised.
Assisting with goods inwards and goods outwards.
Occasionally delivering goods to customers using company vehicles.
Supporting the wider team with general warehouse and operational duties.

What We're Looking For

Previous warehouse or stores experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
A reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude.
Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
A practical, hands-on approach to work.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
Comfortable with manual handling and physical aspects of warehouse work.
Basic IT and computer skills.
Willingness to learn about different metal products and develop new skills.
Full UK driving licence.

Desirable (but not essential)

Forklift truck licence or previous forklift experience.
Experience working within a metal stockholding, industrial, engineering or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of stainless steel, aluminium or other metal products.
Experience using computerised stock control systems.
Previous experience with goods inwards, goods outwards or stock management.

Benefits