Warehouse Operative

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire pump service company in Reading is seeking a Warehouse Operative to efficiently manage the stores and support the company's operations. Responsibilities include ordering parts, checking stock, and coordinating deliveries. The ideal candidate should be flexible, organized, and possess strong communication skills. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and training opportunities to ensure career development.

Benefits

Paid holidays including bank holidays

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Referral schemes

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be organized with a full driving license.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team are required.
• Phone and computer (Excel) literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Order and receive parts from suppliers.
• Check parts for correctness and condition upon receipt.
• Manage packing and picking stock for the warehouse.
• Coordinate deliveries for clients and engineers.
• Conduct regular stock takes and inventory counts.

Skills

Flexibility

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Computer literacy (Excel)

Job description

What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative / Stores Controller to join our Powertec team at Johnson Controls, based out of our office / warehouse in Reading. We have grown to become the largest fire pump service company in the UK. The company draws on over 50 years’ worth of experience in all aspects of the pumping industry.

This is a great opportunity for someone to be responsible for the efficient running of the stores, thus contributing to the efficiency of the company and helping to reduce waste and manage material usage and pre-assemblies.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding salary and overtime rates
• Company Perks: Paid holidays including all bank holidays and sick pay
• Comprehensive Benefits: Our package includes a matched pension contribution, life assurance, employee assistance program, referral schemes, among other perks.
• Training Opportunities: Access extensive on-the-job and cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources available.
• Collaborative Environment: Thrive in an encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Business Resource Groups: Join and contribute to our business resource groups.
• Career Development: Long-term career development is a priority for us.

How You Will Do It

• Ordering and receiving parts from suppliers.
• Checking of parts being received to ensure correctness and in good order.
• Receiving, packing and picking stock for our separate warehouse.
• Receiving, packing and picking for engineer stock / works.
• Organising / booking onward deliveries for clients and engineers alike.
• Regularly checking stock levels and ensuring they are maintained.
• Carrying out regular stock takes and inventory counts.
• Maintaining accurate records of inventory and stock management systems.
• Working with warehouse staff, quotations teams, planning teams, engineers to co-ordinate deliveries / shipments as required.

What We Look For

• The ideal candidate must be extremely flexible and motivated.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Telephone and computer (excel) literate.
• Collaborating closely with multiple people is crucial.
• Must be organized. A full driving license is crucial.

The successful candidate will receive training for confined space, first aid, forklift driving, use of Hiab and sling / lifting training and any further training to assist with the position.

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