Distribution Centre Operative

Collaborate and Innovate T/A Cosy; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Distribution Centre Operative:

Job Description and Key Tasks

OverviewA fantastic opportunity has opened up for you to join a high-growth, multi-award-winning mail order business operating in the public/private sector, with around 100 employees. We are proud to be a certified ‘Great Place To Work’ and have won many awards including the Queen’s Award for Sustainability 2022 and the ERA Supplier of the Year Award 2024.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure all goods in are processed, put away, and queries dealt with satisfactorily within required deadlines
• Ensure all sales orders are accurately picked, packed, and dispatched daily
• Support the senior distribution centre operator/supervisor in driving performance and achieving targets
• Help develop and maintain high standards of accuracy and output within the team
• Provide cover or support during busy periods across all areas of the department
• Carry out sales order dispatch picking and accurately produce dispatch shipping labels
• Receive and check deliveries for correct quantity and quality
• Report any discrepancies or damages directly to the supplier and Purchasing Manager
• Keep internal “dispatched” spreadsheets fully updated throughout the day
• Manage stock rotation and assist with processing customer returns
• Check packing and picking accuracy of other team members
• Log orders picked in the master distribution centre spreadsheet
• Manage outbound goods including shipping manifests and loading
• Maintain accurate records (delivery notes, dispatch logs, etc.)

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a similar warehouse, distribution, or logistics role
• Is confident using warehouse systems, scanners, and spreadsheets
• Has a strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Is physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks
• Demonstrates a proactive and positive attitude toward work
• Is reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Is a team player with good communication skills
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities
• Holds a forklift truck license (desirable, not essential – will increase starting pay if held)
• Is flexible and willing to provide support across various warehouse functions as needed
• Has a basic level of IT literacy for updating spreadsheets and managing warehouse records

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday
• 2pm to 10pm

Pay

• £25,584 FTE (£12.30 per hour)
• This is the base pay and may increase according to experience – e.g., if a forklift truck license is held and can attract a shift allowance of 10%