Warehouse Operative

Job Purpose

• To support each other and wider teams to achieve world class Warehousing standards in which personal accountability, responsibility, to comply with structured training and continual improvement are expected.
• Ensures the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch/picking of warehouse materials, finished goods and products to feed business operations and customer demand.
• To ensure all Health & Safety procedures are complied with at all times.
• To ensure all Quality issues reporting is done effectively and efficiently.
• To support the business goals in achieving and sustaining ISO22716/9001, COSMOS, Soil Association and BRCSG Accreditations.

About Group55

We are a manufacturer of pet care, personal care and household products that helps brands and entrepreneurs achieve great things by creating outstanding products and offering unparalleled services. We use our experience as brand owners of the market-leading pet care brand, Animology, to offer our customers an exceptional full-service development, manufacturing, and fulfilment solution, and we do it with passion and enthusiasm.

Group55 DNA

01, We are COMMITTED
02, We are RESPECTFUL
03, We are COLLABORATIVE
04, We are RESPONSIBLE
05, We are ADAPTABLE

Job Context & Scope

• Reports to Team Leader.
• Close liaison with Team Leader and wider business to ensure decisions that are made are correct and implementation support the Business Goals and Objectives.
• Role and responsibilities may vary from receipting of goods, picking to packing, to co-packing and other general warehouse duties.
• Understand time and the criticality of it within our business.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures in accordance with company policy.
• Accurately pick and pack orders based on customer specifications using handheld scanners and pick sheets, promptly reporting any issues or shortages to the supervisor.
• Pick components for orders and ensure timely delivery to the production facility.
• Store stock in designated locations and complete stock replenishment tasks efficiently.
• Receive inbound stock deliveries, check for accuracy, and verify goods against the delivery note.
• Ensure safe and secure loading and unloading of vehicles, reporting any damage before completing the process.
• Transport pallets from the finished goods holding area to their designated storage locations.
• Assist with stocktaking (PI counts) as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in approach to work tasks.
• Motivation, development, and self-empowerment are key to demonstrating behaviours consistent with the company’s core competencies and CANDO attitude (see training matrix).
• Comply with individual training and development plans, ensuring training is prioritised and on track, in collaboration with the line leader or supervisor.
• Attend performance reviews as scheduled and complete all supporting documentation, both informal and formal.
• Support the development of continual improvements, including dispatch achievement, quality defect rates, and waste reduction.
• Uphold a high standard of cleanliness in the warehouse and yard areas, adhering to GMP guidelines and following clean-as-you-go practices.
• Adhere to all legal requirements, Business Health & Safety Policy and procedures, including weekly safety checks, mandatory training, and risk assessments.

Key Role Requirements

Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Good basic standard of Mathematics & English.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety.
• Basic user of Windows & Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels within the business.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• FLT License: Reach and counter balance fork lift trucks.

Technical/Professional Experience:

• FMCG company/environment.
• Warehousing process experience.
• Scanners and warehousing.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re dedicated to ensuring Group55 is a great place to work, we love what we do and we want to work with great people who love what they do too. We have a happy and inclusive workplace that offers support and development opportunities for our people to continue to achieve their best.

This role will be warehouse based. Group55 offer a company profit share bonus after qualifying period.

Salary: Competitive based on experience.