Warehouse Operative / Controller

Location: Highbridge
Salary: Up to £15.49 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30-17:00
Contract: Temp to Perm
Job Type: Full-time

Pertemps are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Warehouse Operative / Controller to join their team in Highbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking for a temp 2 perm position, combining hands-on warehouse duties with stock control and administration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records using Sage 50, while also carrying out day-to-day warehouse duties including Reach Truck operation, goods in/out, picking and stock replenishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately record incoming goods, dispatches, stock adjustments and damages using Sage 50
  
  
• Carry out regular stock checks and cycle counts, investigating and resolving discrepancies
  
  
• Process purchase orders, pick lists and delivery notes through Sage 50
  
  
• Investigate stock variances, incorrect locations and delivery discrepancies
  
  
• Safely operate a Reach Truck to move and store stock within high-bay racking
  
  
• Unload incoming deliveries and check goods against delivery documentation
  
  
• Prepare and stage outgoing orders for dispatch
  
  
• Monitor stock levels and replenish picking locations as required
  
  
• Pick, pack and label orders during busy periods
  
  
• Complete daily forklift safety checks
  
  
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe warehouse environment
  
  
• Work closely with drivers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure the smooth movement of stock
  
  

The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will ideally have:

• 2–3 years' experience within a warehouse controller, senior warehouse operative or similar position
  
  
• Proven experience using Sage 50, particularly for stock control, inventory management or order processing
  
  
• A valid and accredited Reach Truck licence (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent)
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and excellent stock accuracy
  
  
• Good organisational and time-management skills
  
  
• The ability to investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
  
  
• Good communication skills
  
  
• A proactive, hands-on approach to warehouse operations
  
  
• The ability to comfortably handle standard warehouse duties and work at height within high-bay racking
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Pay rate up to £15.49 per hour, dependent on experience
  
  
• Monday to Thursday, 07:30-17:00
  
  
• 36-hour working week
  
  
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
  
  
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position with an established business
  
  
• Varied role combining warehouse operations, stock control and administration
  
  

If you have experience using Sage 50, hold a Reach Truck licence and are looking for your next opportunity in warehouse and stock control, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a member of the Pertemps team will be in touch.