Warehouse Operative

**About us**:
Headquartered in Derby and with businesses throughout the UK, Germany, Spain and Australia, Wescom Group is a collection of businesses specialising in safety and emergency survival solutions, primarily in the Maritime and Defence industries. Wescom Group has centuries old heritage in pyrotechnics and has developed trusted brands and capabilities in electronic beacons, detection, perimeter lighting, pharmaceuticals, and emergency rations, either through acquisition or organic growth.

**Role**:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Warehouse Operative based in Basildon. The prospective operative will work as a member of the warehouse team to successfully manage the daily demands of a busy medical distribution operation. We are looking for someone to adopt a ‘hands on’ structured and proactive approach, ensuring orders are processed through the warehouse effectively in full to and on time to the agreed customer required ship dates. Be pro-active in developing excellent warehouse processes and providing high customer service levels.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure goods received are checked to confirm condition received and accurate to purchase order.
- Following validation, goods must be booked into the MRP system accurately and subsequently safely located into the respective warehouse storage location.
- Conduct picking and packaging of planned orders in accordance with the agreed production schedule.
- Complete general warehouse system administration activities - processing invoices, pick lists, despatch notes.
- Complete regular part stock checks to maintain high levels of stock accuracy.
- Ensure that all business processes are managed in accordance with company procedures and the respective compliance regulations.
- Engage with other team members to participate in industry specific training to ensure all have a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements of the medical industry.
- Adopt a ‘no surprises’ approach to reporting and communication with the Warehouse Manager.
- Responsible for abiding by the company rules pertaining to your employment.
- Responsible for abiding by the company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment manual and any supplementary memos and rules pertaining to your employment.
- Responsible for managing warehouse related business processes in accordance with company procedures and the respective compliance regulations.
- Responsible for participating in team training, and continuing development as appropriate.
- To assist, where appropriate, with addressing the training needs of colleagues.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties deemed appropriate and commensurate with the post.

**What we are looking for?**
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Good team player.
- Problem-solving skills, and able to use initiative.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Effective time management.

**Benefits**:

- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Excellent working environment.
- Subsidised Gym Membership.
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
- Training and Development Programmes.

Please note: We are not accepting any individuals represented by Recruitment Agencies.

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

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Basildon, SS14 3HW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Warehouse experience: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Warehouse Operative