Warehouse Operative / Controller

Location: Highbridge

Salary: Up to £15.49 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30-17:00

Contract: Temp to Perm

Job Type: Full-time

Pertemps are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Warehouse Operative / Controller to join their team in Highbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking for a temp 2 perm position, combining hands-on warehouse duties with stock control and administration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records using Sage 50, while also carrying out day-to-day warehouse duties including Reach Truck operation, goods in/out, picking and stock replenishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately record incoming goods, dispatches, stock adjustments and damages using Sage 50
• Carry out regular stock checks and cycle counts, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Process purchase orders, pick lists and delivery notes through Sage 50
• Investigate stock variances, incorrect locations and delivery discrepancies
• Safely operate a Reach Truck to move and store stock within high-bay racking
• Unload incoming deliveries and check goods against delivery documentation
• Prepare and stage outgoing orders for dispatch
• Monitor stock levels and replenish picking locations as required
• Pick, pack and label orders during busy periods
• Complete daily forklift safety checks
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe warehouse environment
• Work closely with drivers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure the smooth movement of stock

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 2-3 years' experience within a warehouse controller, senior warehouse operative or similar position
• Proven experience using Sage 50, particularly for stock control, inventory management or order processing
• A valid and accredited Reach Truck licence (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent stock accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
• Good communication skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach to warehouse operations
• The ability to comfortably handle standard warehouse duties and work at height within high-bay racking

What's on Offer?

• Pay rate up to £15.49 per hour, dependent on experience
• Monday to Thursday, 07:30-17:00
• 36-hour working week
• temp-to-perm opportunity
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position with an established business
• Varied role combining warehouse operations, stock control and administration

If you have experience using Sage 50, hold a Reach Truck licence and are looking for your next opportunity in warehouse and stock control, we'd love to hear from you.