- Location
- Penrith, United Kingdom
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- Workday
Description
Warehouse Operative
Location: Penrith
Hours: Full time Mon - Fri, (part time across five days considered)
Join Our Team
We are looking for a reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented Warehouse Operative to join our busy warehouse team. This role is essential to ensuring that our customers receive the right products at the right time, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
As a Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods while contributing to a well-organised and safe working environment. You'll work closely with colleagues across the warehouse operation and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the supply chain.
What You'll Be Doing
- Picking, packing, and shipping customer orders in line with delivery requirements while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
- Receiving stock deliveries and locating products within the warehouse according to established procedures.
- Using warehouse management systems, including SAP and dispatch systems, to manage inventory and order processing.
- Supporting regular stock counts and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
- Packing and labelling outgoing consignments to company standards and customer requirements.
- Preparing and packing orders for central distribution customers in accordance with specified guidelines.
- Distributing goods across the site when required.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and organisation throughout the warehouse.
- Identifying discrepancies and proactively suggesting process improvements to the Warehouse Team Leader.
- Following all health and safety procedures, particularly relating to manual handling and lifting equipment.
- Supporting the wider team with any other reasonable duties as required.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
- Have previous warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience (desirable but not essential).
- Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing varying workloads.
- Have basic IT skills and a willingness to learn warehouse systems.
- Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Take personal responsibility for maintaining safe working practices.
Our Values
We expect all employees to work in accordance with our Code of Conduct, demonstrating integrity, honesty, fairness, and accountability in everything they do. We value individuals who take ownership of their work, learn from mistakes, and contribute positively to the success of the team.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Opportunity to develop your warehouse and supply chain skills.
Training provided on warehouse systems and processes.
A role where your contribution directly impacts customer satisfaction and business success.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become an important part of our warehouse operation.
Let’s create a cleaner future together
Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.
Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?
About Nilfisk
Nilfisk is a world-leading provider of professional cleaning equipment and services, founded in Denmark in 1906. With approximately 4,500 employees across 45 countries and products sold in over 100 markets, we are committed to developing sustainable cleaning solutions that improve quality of life. We are a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact.
We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.
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