Job Description: Our client is a family-owned and managed wholesaler of hardware, farm and garden supplies based in Antrim. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a friendly, efficient and reliable Warehouse Operative to join their small and happy team.
This is a sole-charge warehouse position. You will be the only person working in the warehouse on a daily basis, so confidence, self-motivation and the ability to work independently are essential. While you’ll be fully supported by management, you must be comfortable managing the warehouse operation on your own.
As the company continues to grow, further opportunities may arise within the business
The Role
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the warehouse, taking ownership of goods in, goods out, and maintaining high standards of organisation and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Goods Out
- Pick, pack and prepare customer orders
- Create courier labels and despatch orders
- Load goods onto courier delivery vehicles
Goods In
- Receive, unload, unpack and check supplier deliveries
- Put stock away accurately in designated locations
General Duties
- Maintain accurate and tidy stock locations
- Keep the warehouse clean, safe and organised at all times
- Assist with stock checks and KPI targets set by management
- Take full responsibility for the daily running of the warehouse
- Assist with the paperwork and some warehouse admin tasks
Requirements
This role would suit someone who thrives working independently and takes pride in maintaining an organised, efficient workspace.
Essential:
- Friendly, positive, can-do attitude
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage workload independently
- Comfortable with manual work and heavy lifting
- Ability to work quickly and accurately
- Ability to meet deadlines and KPIs
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (Must have)
- IT Literate with Warehouse management systems and stock systems
Personal Qualities they Value:
- Honesty and integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to go the extra mile for customers and colleagues
- Good time management
- A tidy and methodical approach
- A personality and sense of humour (a deal-breaker!)
Benefits
- Monday- Friday 8am-5pm (Can be flexible on start time)
- Salary- £25,000- £30,000
- Opportunity to progress as the company grows