Elmleigh
Warehouse Operative
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Our Company
We are a leading system integration specialist for electrical and mechanical automation systems in Food and Drink and Parcel Distribution sectors based in Hinckley, Leicestershire. We invite hard-working individuals to join our team, offering excellent working conditions in return for dedication to the job and a passion to contribute to the success of the company. Enthusiasm, flexibility and reliability are key attractions.
Role Overview
The Warehouse Operative ensures the efficient receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch of electrical components, cable assemblies, control panels, and other materials used in turnkey electrical system projects. The role supports both day-to-day production and project-based workflows, where accuracy and traceability are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Goods Inward: Receive deliveries, check documentation, inspect for damage, verify quantities, and book items into the inventory system.
- Stock Management: Organise and maintain stock locations, conduct cycle counts, manage batch/serial tracking, and ensure materials meet quality and compliance requirements.
- Picking & Kitting: Prepare accurate kits of components for production teams, ensuring correct part numbers, quantities, and project allocations.
- Material Handling: Safely move goods using pallet trucks, forklifts, or other equipment; handle delicate electrical components with appropriate care.
- Dispatch & Logistics: Pack and prepare outgoing shipments, create dispatch documentation, liaise with couriers, and ensure on-time delivery to customers or project sites.
- Documentation & Systems: Maintain accurate records in ERP/warehouse systems, update stock movements, and support traceability for regulated electrical components.
- Health & Safety: Follow safe working practices, maintain a clean and organised warehouse, and comply with electrical-industry-specific handling standards.
- Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with procurement, production, engineering, and project teams to ensure materials availability and resolve stock issues.
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Skills and Experience
- Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment (electrical or technical products preferred).
- Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems.
- Ability to read basic technical documentation (e.g., part numbers, BOMs, labels).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in picking and stock control.
- Forklift licence (advantage but not always required).
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of safe handling of electrical components, cables, and assemblies.
- Full, clean driving licence
- Experience of delivering to customer sites would be advantageous
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Working Approach
- Able to work independently as a self-starter, taking ownership of daily tasks and proactively managing workload without the need for close supervision
- Confident in making informed decisions within the scope of the role, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard
- Recognises when support or guidance is required and seeks input from colleagues or management when needed
- Works collaboratively within the wider team while maintaining accountability for individual responsibilities
Personal Attributes
- Reliable, organised, and proactive.
- Comfortable working to deadlines in a project-driven environment.
- Quality-focused with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
- Flexible and willing to support different areas of the warehouse when needed
You will need
- +5 years experience of working in a similar industrial environment
- Experience of working on own initiative
Qualifications and Licences
- Full UK Driving license or equivalent
- FLT license
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