Warehouse Operative

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Job Title: Warehouse Operative Location: Northampton Summary of Role We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Warehouse Operative to join our team. This role plays an important part in supporting the safe storage, handling, and movement of products within a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will help ensure inventory accuracy, maintain product integrity, and support efficient outbound operations that contribute to the delivery of essential healthcare products.

Monitor temperature-sensitive products during storage and shipment preparation. Maintain accurate warehouse transactions, inventory records, and shipment documentation. Identify damaged, non-conforming, or on-hold stock and follow established handling procedures. Coordinate the movement of materials using approved warehouse equipment. Prepare packaging materials for outbound shipments. Ensure shipment areas are organised and ready for daily operations. Support inventory control and product traceability activities. Escalate inventory discrepancies or non-standard handling issues for resolution. Skills and Knowledge Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation. Good organisational and time management skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Awareness of health and safety procedures within a warehouse environment. Good communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced operational setting. Desirable Experience working with temperature-sensitive or regulated products. Knowledge of warehouse management systems. Understanding of inventory control processes. Experience using warehouse handling equipment. Familiarity with shipping and dispatch procedures. Experience within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical supply sector. Understanding of product traceability requirements. Flexibility to support different warehouse functions when required.

Competitive salary and benefits package. Company pension scheme. Career development and progression opportunities. Comprehensive training and ongoing support. Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources. Employee discounts and reward schemes. Supportive and inclusive working environment. Opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare supply chain serving patients across the UK. . High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Knowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping. Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements. Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials. Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations. Knowledge in shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements. Knowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools. Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions. Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs. Ability to identify inventory, packaging,