via Indeed · 9 October 2026 ·today

Operative 1-3 Work in Progress/Despatch 1-3

Isaac H Grainger
Cradley Heath Full-time
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Job Overview:

Working 40 hours per week Monday \- Friday 08:00 \- 16:30 with a 30 minute lunch break each day.
Your will be responsible for delivery of basic operations within the defined area of work. You will report to the supervisor and deliver activities and tasks within your area consummate to your role and grade. You will be required to undertake basic training to support the efficient and effective running of Operation and undertake appropriate training on basic maintenance of machinery and technology.

Duties:
\- Manage incoming and outgoing materials using the warehouse management system
\- Handle shipping and receiving processes
\- Construct and dismantle product pallets
\- Load and unload lorries with precision and care
\- Perform heavy lifting tasks as required
\- Utilise mechanical knowledge to maintain equipment and machinery
\- Maintain a clean and organised yard and warehouse environment
\- Operate forklifts safely and efficiently

\- Updating, stock, clarity, with essential paperwork

\- Feeding departments with work needed

\- Wrapping and weighing bins of work and putting into stock

\- Adhere to regime of stock rotation

\- Checking the quality and all goods passing through this area

\- Checking the quality and accuracy of products/pallets prior to despatch to improve the customer experience.

General Issues:

\- Work in line with the Core Values bringing them to life to ensure the health, wellbeing and positive behaviours of our employees.

\-Coach and mentor colleagues as required to undertake operational duties to support workforce planning activity.

\-Utilise IT to support efficient and effective working to support the Company’s Environmental Strategy and reduce impact on our work on the environment and improve sustainability.

Qualifications:
\- Previous experience in materials handling within a warehouse setting
\- Proficient in shipping, receiving, building, loading, unloading, and heavy lifting
\- Mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance
\- Ability to work effectively in a fast\-paced environment
\- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Joining our team as a Yard Worker offers:
\- Competitive salary based on experience
\- Opportunities for career development within the company
\- A dynamic work environment with a supportive team
\- Full\-time position with regular working hours

If you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £12\.71\-£13\.24 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking
Experience:
  • driving a Forklift Truck outdoors in all weathers: 2 years (preferred)

  • Quality control: 2 years (preferred)

  • computer and MSO: 2 years (required)

  • digitised stock control: 1 year (preferred)

  • despatch processes, packing wrapping, labelling : 1 year (preferred)

  • driving a Forklift truck: 3 years (required)
Language:
  • English and can you read and write in English (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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