Warehouse Operative - Reading
Role Overview
We are searching for a Warehouse Operative to support warehouse operations through the efficient and accurate picking, packing, storage, and management of inventory. The role is integral to maintaining a well-organised warehouse, ensuring timely order fulfilment, and maintaining stock accuracy. It involves direct handling of goods, operating machinery, and using an ERP system to track inventory while adhering to best practices for safety and organisation. Please note that picking and packing form the core of this role, and the right candidate must be comfortable with a large proportion of their day being dedicated solely to these tasks.
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About Healthxchange:
Founded in 2000, Healthxchange is the leading supplier of medical aesthetic products and services to professionals across the UK & Ireland. Healthxchange proudly partner with award-winning brands including Obagi Medical, Medik8, and Jane Iredale to strategically commercialise their products in market. We currently supply over 9,000 clinics with a full range of products (Skincare, Injectables, Energy-based devices) and services (software & education) to support their 360 business needs. The company offers a dynamic environment for innovation and growth in the medical aesthetic space.
About the role:
We are searching for a Warehouse Operative to support warehouse operations through the efficient and accurate picking, packing, storage, and management of inventory. The role is integral to maintaining a well-organised warehouse, ensuring timely order fulfilment, and maintaining stock accuracy. It involves direct handling of goods, operating machinery, and using an ERP system to track inventory while adhering to best practices for safety and organisation. Please note that picking and packing form the core of this role, and the right candidate must be comfortable with a large proportion of their day being dedicated solely to these tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Achieve high levels of accuracy and efficiency in picking and packing sales orders.
- Ensure that orders are correctly labelled to prevent returns and maintain GDPR compliance.
- Process returned orders in line with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Work with an ERP system to record data accurately.
- Receive and inspect incoming goods for damage or discrepancies.
- Store products using the FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) procedure.
- Maintain accurate inventory records of all goods in the warehouse.
- Replenish pick locations and conduct weekly stock counts.
- Organise and transfer goods, ensuring safe handling, including manual lifting of up to 25kg and operating a forklift for larger units.
- Arrange storage racking to maximise available space and ensure safe storage.
- Keep the warehouse organised and ensure good housekeeping.
- Maintain and clean storage areas to promote an efficient working environment.
Requirements:
- Highly accurate and reliable
- Strong communication skills
- Good numeracy skills and IT literacy
- Physically fit to handle the lifting requirements
- Customer-focused approach
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle work demands
- Team player
- Willingness to work in environments with variable temperatures
- Experience in using an ERP system
- Forklift operation certification
- Minimum 5 GCSEs (A to C) passes, including English, Maths, and IT.
Qualifications:
- Benefits Company pension, annual performance bonus, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (and increasing with service), staff discount, staff social events, access to Health Assured EAP, Birthday Off Perk. Healthxchange is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
About Healthxchange
A UK- and Ireland-based medical-aesthetics distributor supplying injectables, skincare, devices, training and software to clinicians.
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