Goods in Operative

Job description

**Who we are & what we do**:
Techbuyer is a leading provider of refurbished server, storage and networking equipment. We’re one of the fastest growing firms in our sector and have 16 years of success behind us, revenues over £50 million, and locations in the UK, US, Germany, New Zealand, Australia and France. We now employ over 250 people worldwide and we’re committed to providing you with a lively, industrious and knowledgeable environment in which, with the correct skills you can progress and build a successful career.

**The Role**:
We are a very busy warehouse in which we process incoming deliveries; data cleanse, test and refurbish all our inbound parts. We pick and pack orders, large and small ready for shipping. There’s always a lot of activity as we often have a quick stock turnaround: but you’ll find a lot of training, support and a spirit of camaraderie

We’re looking for a new member of staff to join our Goods In department.

The role will involve handling incoming deliveries, using in house software to test and wipe equipment and plenty of manual handling

This busy role is demanding: it needs concentration, motivation and energy as everybody in the warehouse works under pressure to reach deadlines. It will involve teamwork in the warehouse and with other departments, so you need to be professional, conscientious and have excellent communication skills.

Hours of work are 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch.

Once fully trained, weekend working is required approximately once a month, due to rapidly growing business needs. This can be taken as over time or a day in lieu will be given if desired.

Some previous experience with IT would be an advantage but the most important thing to us is a positive can do attitude and a strong work ethic. If you are willing and eager to learn we would like to see you We provide a busy, motivating, rewarding, educational, ethical, fun place to work. We have many long-term employees who are genuinely happy to share their knowledge and practical skills and take a lot of pride in helping new colleagues become established and respected in the company.

**Responsibilities**:

- Data cleansing and refurbishing purchased stock to company standards, using industry leading software tools and a lot of elbow grease
- Liaising with the Purchasing and Sales teams on any particular daily requirement or issue.
- Adhering to and understanding strict health and safety guidelines.
- Supporting departments that require additional help depending on business needs

**Required Skills**:

- Attention to detail - you’ll need to be able to follow strict operational guidelines
- Computer literacy
- Methodical approach to problem solving and ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload and multitasking
- Adaptability to changing daily tasks
- Professional disciplined attitude

**Desirable Skills and Personal Qualities**:

- Previous warehousing experience, previous technical experience
- Enthusiasm to learn about new technologies
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Being able to follow instructions
- Hard working, proactive and independent
- Organised, responsible and trustworthy
- Able to handle a heavy workload
- Have a sense of responsibility to the business and colleagues
- Down to earth with a sense of humour
- A strong personality
- Ambitious for yourself and your team
- Interested in the way our business works with creative plans on how to improve it
- Open-minded and eager to learn, and keen to share your own experience for the benefit of others
- Take pride in personal success and those of colleagues
- Able to work in alliance with a myriad of people in different roles and departments
- Even tempered, patient, and conscientious
- Happy to adapt to new tasks and projects

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary
- Private Healthcare & Dental
- Pension
- Complimentary Flu Vac and Eye Tests
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Life and Critical Illness Insurance
- Regular Social Events
- Structured Induction Programme

Note: All applicants selected for this position will need to pass reference & security checks to qualify for employment with Techbuyer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)