Warehouse Operative

Sigma GRP Ltd; Normanton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading warehouse solutions provider in Normanton is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage logistical tasks including picking and packing equipment, loading and unloading vehicles, and stock management. Ideal candidates will have previous warehouse experience and may hold an FLT licence. The role offers benefits such as 25 days of holiday, hybrid working opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Hybrid working options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthshield cash plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics or warehouse environment.
• Ability to learn new warehouse systems and programs.
• Experience in stock management and control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack equipment in warehouse following instructions.
• Co-operate fully with site safety requirements.
• Receive and check deliveries of stock into the warehouse.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Manual handling

Education

NVQ Level 1 in Warehousing and Storage or equivalent

Tools

FLT licence for Reach and Counterbalance trucks

Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE

Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Warehouse | Location: SEC, Normanton

Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.

Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.

It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business.

Outline of role

Pick and pack of equipment in W/H to instruction. Loading and unloading of vehicles.

General W/H tasks as may be required.

Main responsibilities

• Co-operate fully with the site safety requirements,
• Pick and pack customer orders to achieve agreed turn-round targets, dispatching orders with appropriate paperwork. Both full pallet and manual case/break picked from the racking and ground locations,
• Receive deliveries of customer stock from trailers into warehouse. Check quantities, record receipt and pass on paperwork,
• Stock loading onto vehicles with customer goods in timely manner,
• Sorting returns stock ready for Goods In,
• Put away of customer goods from the warehouse floor into the racking,
• PI checks on locations as required,
• General W/H tasks, i.e. Manual handling, WH housekeeping.

Knowledge and skills required

• Computer literate with basic IT skills and the ability to learn new warehouse systems and programs.
• Numerate with a logical and methodical approach to issue resolution.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and management.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in picking, packing, and stock control.
• Ability to implement and maintain high operational standards and support continuous improvement.
• Effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to elevate issues appropriately to a Team Leader or Warehouse Manager.
• Good timekeeping, reliability, and a proactive attitude to work.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience in a logistics or warehouse environment.
• FLT licence for Reach and Counterbalance trucks (preferred).
• First Aid training (preferred).
• NVQ Level 1 in Warehousing and Storage or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience in stock management and control procedures.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
• Opportunity for hybrid working*
• Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
• Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
• Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
• Enhanced family friendly pay*
• Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites

* Subject to eligibility

Opportunity to be involved with

• Group Colleague Board
• Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement

Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions’

If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our growing, winning team we’d love you to hear from you.