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Warehouse Operative

Paddock Wood
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Paddock Wood, Kent
£12.91 - £12.91 GBP hourly
Distribution
Goods In Warehouse Operative

Key Information
* Location: Paddock Wood, Kent
* Salary: £12.91 per hour + £100 monthly attendance bonus
* Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm
* Benefits: Free on-site parking, hot drinks provided, retail discounts, company social events, career progression opportunities

The Opportunity
We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Goods in Warehouse Operative to join a busy distribution centre in Paddock Wood. This is a hands-on role within the inbound operation, ensuring products are received, checked, recorded and stored accurately before moving through the fulfilment process.

Key Responsibilities
Goods Receipt & Unloading
* Safely unload deliveries arriving at the warehouse.
* Inspect deliveries for visible damage or discrepancies before acceptance.
* Record delivery arrivals with photographs and relevant timestamps.

Stock Verification
* Check delivery notes, packing lists and proof of delivery documents.
* Confirm pallet quantities match accompanying paperwork.
* Verify product descriptions, batch numbers and expiry dates.
* Ensure pallets and packaging are clean, secure and correctly labelled.

Stock Counting & Quality Checks
* Accurately count stock using pallet counts, box counts or scales.
* Record quantities and apply appropriate labels.
* Carry out spot checks on products to verify accuracy, labelling and packaging integrity.
* Ensure compliance with any relevant certification requirements.

Stock Control & System Updates
* Capture accurate product dimensions and weights.
* Book stock into warehouse systems against purchase orders.
* Record shortages, overages and stock discrepancies.
* Move stock to the correct warehouse location following booking-in procedures.

Problem Resolution
* Quarantine damaged, unidentified or non-compliant stock.
* Escalate discrepancies, damages or quality concerns promptly.
* Maintain accurate records to support full stock traceability.

Equipment & Systems Used
* Barcode scanners
* Dimensional scanners
* Weighing scales
* Warehouse management systems
* Pallet trucks
* Forklift Trucks (where licensed)

Requirements
Essential
* Previous warehouse experience.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Good numeracy skills.
* Comfortable using scanners and computer systems.
* Physically fit and capable of regular lifting and unloading duties.
* Ability to work accurately within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable
* Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence.
* Experience within goods-in, stock control or inventory environments.

What We're Looking For

* Takes pride in doing things right first time.
* Enjoys a physical, hands-on working environment.
* Has a proactive and safety-conscious approach.
* Can identify and report issues quickly.
* Works well within a team while remaining organised and accountable.

Benefits

* £100 attendance bonus each month.
* Free parking.
* Complimentary hot drinks whilst on shift.
* Retail discount scheme.
* Regular social events.
* Clear progression opportunities within the warehouse operation.

Career Progression
This role offers a clear development pathway, with opportunities to expand your warehouse and equipment knowledge, support the training of new team members, and progress into supervisory and management positions within the inbound operation