Warehouse Operative

Goods In Warehouse Operative

Key Information

• Location: Paddock Wood, Kent
• Salary: £12.91 per hour + £100 monthly attendance bonus
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Benefits: Free on-site parking, hot drinks provided, retail discounts, company social events, career progression opportunities

The Opportunity We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Goods in Warehouse Operative to join a busy distribution centre in Paddock Wood. This is a hands-on role within the inbound operation, ensuring products are received, checked, recorded and stored accurately before moving through the fulfilment process.

Key Responsibilities

Goods Receipt & Unloading

• Safely unload deliveries arriving at the warehouse.
• Inspect deliveries for visible damage or discrepancies before acceptance.
• Record delivery arrivals with photographs and relevant timestamps.

Stock Verification

• Check delivery notes, packing lists and proof of delivery documents.
• Confirm pallet quantities match accompanying paperwork.
• Verify product descriptions, batch numbers and expiry dates.
• Ensure pallets and packaging are clean, secure and correctly labelled.

Stock Counting & Quality Checks

• Accurately count stock using pallet counts, box counts or scales.
• Record quantities and apply appropriate labels.
• Carry out spot checks on products to verify accuracy, labelling and packaging integrity.
• Ensure compliance with any relevant certification requirements.

Stock Control & System Updates

• Capture accurate product dimensions and weights.
• Book stock into warehouse systems against purchase orders.
• Record shortages, overages and stock discrepancies.
• Move stock to the correct warehouse location following booking-in procedures.

Problem Resolution

• Quarantine damaged, unidentified or non-compliant stock.
• Escalate discrepancies, damages or quality concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate records to support full stock traceability.

Equipment & Systems Used

• Barcode scanners
• Dimensional scanners
• Weighing scales
• Warehouse management systems
• Pallet trucks
• Forklift Trucks (where licensed)

Requirements

Essential

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Comfortable using scanners and computer systems.
• Physically fit and capable of regular lifting and unloading duties.
• Ability to work accurately within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence.
• Experience within goods-in, stock control or inventory environments.

What We're Looking For

• Takes pride in doing things right first time.
• Enjoys a physical, hands-on working environment.
• Has a proactive and safety-conscious approach.
• Can identify and report issues quickly.
• Works well within a team while remaining organised and accountable.

Benefits

• £100 attendance bonus each month.
• Free parking.
• Complimentary hot drinks whilst on shift.
• Retail discount scheme.
• Regular social events.
• Clear progression opportunities within the warehouse operation.

Career Progression This role offers a clear development pathway, with opportunities to expand your warehouse and equipment knowledge, support the training of new team members, and progress into supervisory and management positions within the inbound operation