Job Description

Want to be part of a fast-paced, growing business? As a Warehouse Operative at Strickland MFG Ltd, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products reach customers worldwide on time and to the highest standards.

The Warehouse Operative will play a key role in the efficient running of the warehouse and logistics function at Strickland MFG Ltd. This role ensures that all products are picked, packed, assembled, and dispatched accurately and on time, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping. The postholder will also support wider warehouse and production activities, contributing to continuous improvement and safe working practices.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Assembly and Order Processing

Accurately interpret written and verbal instructions for assembling and preparing company products. Pick, band, pack, and label products in line with company standards and customer requirements. Assist in scheduling and moving goods through the warehouse to meet production and dispatch deadlines. Ensure orders are prepared on time and in full, liaising with colleagues in logistics and transport as required.

Health, Safety and Equipment

Conduct daily equipment checks (e.g., forklifts, pallet trucks) in line with company procedures. Work in accordance with relevant risk assessments and safe systems of work. Observe all site safety rules and report hazards, near misses, or unsafe practices to the Supervisor / Team Leader. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse and workshop area.

Teamwork and Continuous Improvement

Support colleagues across warehouse and production areas where required. Contribute ideas for improving safety, efficiency, and workflow. Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role and business needs.

Person Specification

Competencies (Essential)

Ability to work effectively as part of a team (assessed at interview) Strong attention to detail and accuracy (application and interview) Good organisation skills with ability to prioritise workload (application) Reliable, hardworking and proactive approach (interview) Safety-conscious with good awareness of warehouse hazards (interview) Clear and respectful communication with colleagues and supervisors (interview) Flexibility to support different areas of the warehouse as required (interview) Good level of physical fitness, able to safely carry out manual handling tasks (interview)

Knowledge & Experience

Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or production environment (essential - application) Experience of picking and packing using system-generated orders (essential - application) Forklift experience (counterbalance/reach) (desirable - application) Experience in a manufacturing or construction-related industry (desirable - application) Understanding of safe manual handling practices (essential - interview)

Education

Good general education (minimum GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths) (essential - application) Full UK Driving Licence (essential - application) Forklift Truck Counterbalance Certification (essential - application) Forklift Truck Reach Certification (desirable - application)

Other Requirements

Willingness to work flexibly in line with the demands and needs of the business (essential - interview)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Work Location: In person