HARALD PIHL
Warehouse Operative
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Welcome to HARALD PIHL – where metals meet people, and curiosity meets craftsmanship.
We’re a family-owned company with over 110 years of history, but our mindset is anything but old-fashioned. Here, professionalism goes hand in hand with warmth, teamwork and a healthy dose of positive energy. We believe in being curious, solution-oriented and honest in everything we do – and we’re proud of the culture we build together, across borders, roles and locations.
If you enjoy taking responsibility, making things better than they were yesterday, and being part of a company that truly cares about both results and people, you might feel right at home with us.
About the role
We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team in Birmingham.
This is a varied and hands-on role where you will play an important part in ensuring that our specialist alloy materials are received, processed and delivered to customers safely, accurately and on time.
You will be involved in both warehouse operations and material processing, working with customer orders from receipt through to dispatch. The role combines practical warehouse work with quality control, stock management and production-related activities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic working environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
You will report to the Managing Director and work closely with colleagues across Sales and Quality to ensure an excellent customer experience.
Your mission is to help ensure that materials are handled safely, processed accurately and delivered efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, traceability and workplace safety.
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What you'll do
Your responsibilities will include, among others:
- Receiving, unloading and inspecting incoming materials and deliveries
- Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for shipment
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
- Operating warehouse equipment and material processing machinery, including saws and cutting equipment
- Processing customer orders according to specifications and quality requirements
- Performing basic dimensional and quality checks
- Identifying, labelling and maintaining traceability of materials
- Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting inventory activities
- Processing orders and transactions in our ERP system
- Supporting stock management and warehouse organization
- Following Health & Safety procedures and maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Collaborating with colleagues across departments to ensure customer requirements are met
- Contributing to continuous improvements in warehouse processes and ways of working
As our business continues to grow, the role may evolve with additional responsibilities and development opportunities over time.
Who we're looking for
Required experience & knowledge
- Previous warehouse experience
- Good understanding of warehouse operations and manual material handling
- Knowledge of warehouse Health & Safety requirements
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Fluent English, written and spoken
Nice to have
- Experience within metals, engineering, aerospace or manufacturing environments
- Experience working in an ISO 9001, AS9100 or AS9120 environment
- Experience operating saws, cutting equipment or other processing machinery
- Forklift Truck Licence
- Experience with Waterjet or Laser Cutting equipment
- Experience with Monitor ERP
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Personal competencies
We believe how you work is just as important as what you know. For this role, we value that you are:
- Solution-oriented – you enjoy finding practical solutions and take initiative when challenges arise
- Structured – you work methodically, follow procedures carefully and maintain a high level of accuracy
- Cooperative – you enjoy working closely with others and contribute to a positive team environment
- Stable – you remain dependable and focused, even when priorities change or workloads increase
What it's like to work with us
At HARALD PIHL, you'll join a team that enjoys working together and takes pride in what we do.
We offer a productive and supportive environment where everyone contributes to the success of the business. We are a results-driven team, but we also believe work should be enjoyable. Collaboration, respect and a willingness to help each other are important parts of our culture.
You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, take responsibility and become part of a growing international company with specialist expertise and a long history of serving customers across industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Medical and Energy.
If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters and where you can make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
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