Eakin Healthcare
Warehouse Operator
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At Eakin Healthcare, care is at the heart of everything we do. We are a family-owned global medical device company driven by a simple vision: Where Care Leads, Hope Follows. For more than 50 years, we've been developing innovative healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients around the world.
Today, our team of over 700 colleagues operates across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres, and exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. From market-leading Ostomy and Respiratory therapies to our trusted Respond home delivery service, we're committed to improving lives through innovation, quality, and exceptional care.
We don't just care for the people who use our products and services, we care for our colleagues too. That's why we're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work®, creating an environment where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact.
If you're looking for a career with purpose, where your work matters and your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Overview
Job Title: Warehouse Operator
Hourly Rate: £12.73
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 months
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reporting to: Warehouse Manager / Warehouse Supervisor
Shift Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:15 – 17:30, Friday 08:00 – 13:00
Direct Reports: None
Travel: None
Job Purpose
This is a Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 months. The role covers all aspects of day-to-day warehouse, to fulfil customer orders in a timely and accurate manner to meet Quality Standards and achieve Service Level Agreement and departmental KPI’s.
Key Responsibilities
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To achieve the high standards required by the nature of the business, the duties that the successful candidate will be undertaking will be:
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Order Collation and Packing: To collate stock to orders using scanners, pack and prepare for despatch within the Company guidelines. To ensure all documentation is correctly completed and maintained. Ensure warehouse and working areas are kept clean and tidy. Maintain the accuracy of stock always using stock rotation and by promptly reporting any stock discrepancies.
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Stock Receipt: Receive incoming goods, check and sign paperwork for group of Companies when required. Assist with booking in and placing stock in appropriate stock position using scanners and desktop software. Maintain quality, batch control and traceability of stock. To ensure cut products are easily identifiable using the required identifier.
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Perpetual Inventory Checking: Complete periodic accurate stock checks, reporting discrepancies to the Supervisor. Ensure the quality of the product and storage condition is maintained at the highest possible standard. Ensure stock is rotated correctly.
Objectives
- Ensure all orders are picked and packed accurately.
- Country specific labelling
- Ensure the warehouse is always well maintained.
- Ensure regular stock rotation.
- Ensure all incoming goods are checked and signed for when required.
- Ensure that all functions meet the Company ISO Quality Standards.
Other
- To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
- To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy
- To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy
- To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required
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What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Demonstrates competency in English and Maths.
- Experience in using digital warehouse stock control systems.
- Computer literacy.
- Experience of warehouse environment.
- Ability to write clear and concise English.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
- Flexible and proactive.
Desirable
- Use of Handheld scanners preferred.
- Warehouse system experience e.g., SAGE, SAP.
- Conscientious and able to act proactively and with limited direct supervision.
- Articulated Forklift licence
Competencies
- Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Values Differences: Recognising the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.
- Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 5PM.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this role earlier than planned.
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