Warehouse Operative

This is a hands-on position where attention to detail, teamwork, and a proactive approach are essential. You’ll help make sure that customer orders are picked, packed, and delivered on time — maintaining our high standards for accuracy, safety, and service.

What You’ll Do
• Receive, store, move, and record goods accurately using the stock system.
• Pick and pack customer orders to agreed deadlines, ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly.
• Assign goods received numbers and maintain accurate delivery documentation.
• Flag and resolve any issues with stock or deliveries promptly.
• Ensure all products are correctly labelled and stored in the right locations.
• Support regular stock takes and keep stock control systems up to date.
• Report shortages and request internal stock transfers where necessary.
• Wrap pallets securely and prepare stock for safe transport.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in line with 5S principles.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times, particularly when handling chemicals or using machinery.

About You

You’ll be a motivated and dependable individual who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your work, pay close attention to detail, and approach every task with a “can-do” attitude.

Essential:
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A positive, professional, and proactive approach.

Desirable:
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence and experience operating FLT equipment.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above).
• Experience with Sage 50 or similar stock systems.
• Knowledge of 5S, 6 Sigma, or lean manufacturing principles.

Why Join Us?

At Base Materials, we’re proud of our dedicated team and our commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, take on new challenges, and play an important part in keeping our operations running smoothly.

If you’re a team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for getting the job done right — we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37 per week

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Birmingham B45 0LD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language:
• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person