Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative perm Location: South Darenth, Kent Salary: £27,000 per year Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm Contract: Permanent Who We Are Our client is a multi-award-winning global leader in vehicle safety systems, creating cutting-edge solutions that prevent collisions and save lives. Their culture is rooted in ACTION — we are Aspirational, Customer-Centric, One Team, Innovative and Accountable. If you’re looking for a role where your contributions matter and you can grow, this is the place for you. The Role As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our operations running smoothly. You’ll work as part of a supportive team to ensure products are received, stored, and dispatched accurately and efficiently, helping us deliver excellence every day. Key Responsibilities * Pick, pack and prepare goods for dispatch following company procedures. * Process despatch documentation and system entries for multiple couriers. * Receive goods and process returns into stock according to procedures. * Rotate stock to maintain traceability and accuracy. * Load and unload vehicles safely; operate forklift when required (training provided where needed). * Work closely with the Customer Service team to manage order priorities. * Support stock control, sample counting and general warehouse housekeeping. * Support continuous improvement of systems and processes. * Assist the Warehouse Manager with other tasks as needed. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hands-on and enjoys being part of a busy operations team. Essential Skills & Experience * Experience in a warehouse or parts/components environment. * Good numeracy and literacy with basic IT/computer skills. * Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail. * Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly. Desirable * Forklift Licence (FLT) or willingness to train. * NVQ Level 2 in Warehouse & Distribution. * Experience in stock control and warehouse systems. What You’ll Get * A stable, permanent role with a respected global company. * Regular working hours (Monday to Friday). * Opportunities for training, development and progression. * A supportive, inclusive team environment