Warehouse Operative

Rexel Energy Solutions; Fort William; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Fort William is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative to support warehouse operations. The successful candidate will pick, pack, and prepare orders while ensuring safe handling of goods. Strong communication skills and collaboration are essential, along with experience in warehouse duties. Join a diverse team and contribute to a culture of high performance and creativity, with benefits including performance bonuses and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Strong warehouse experience including safe manual handling and picking.
• Experience in liaising with supervisors and teams.
• Ability to switch priorities based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment accurately.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
• Assist in conducting cycle counts and logging discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks in the warehouse.

Skills

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Pump trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced and rewarding environment? Enjoy working in a team that is dedicated in driving good standards and a joined services to all customers.

We have an opening for Warehouse Operative to join our Fort William branch, Working a Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm or 8am - 5pm shift pattern.

Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy-efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries.

Benefits of a Career with Rexel

• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme


• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) and Enhanced parental leave


• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.


• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance/Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!


• Perks: Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the warehouse team in all aspects, ensuring the smooth flow of goods throughout the branch.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment with a high degree of accuracy


• Load and unload delivery vehicles, ensuring proper handling of goods


• Adhere to all health and safety regulations


• Assist in conducting cycle counts, Returns & logging supplier discrepancy


• Communicate effectively with management & team members


• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning tasks in the warehouse

Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as an Warehouse Operative include:

• COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives


• TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments


• CUSTOMER FOCUS: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

What We Are Looking For

• EXPERIENCE: Strong warehouse experience, including safe manual handling, picking, packing, goods-in and goods-out, loading/unloading trailers, palletising, basic stock replenishment and use of warehouse equipment (pump trucks, pallet jacks). Comfortable working to tight SLAs in a fast-paced environment. A FLT license would be advantageous.


• COMMUNICATION: Clear communicator with experience liaising with supervisors, drivers, hauliers and cross-functional teams; confident in reporting issues, escalating problems, giving and receiving instructions.


• ADAPTABILITY: have the ability to switch up your day when needed, to support the businesses needs

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.