Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Slater Safety
Woodplumpton Rd, Woodplumpton, Preston PR4 0TA
T: 01772 691000 www.slatersafety.co.uk/
Role profile
Business/Location: Preston Role Title: Warehouse Operative
Role Holder: Reports to: Warehouse Manager
Role Purpose Statement:
To ensure that all goods are booked in efficiently, stored, picked and packed correctly so our clients experience an outstanding customer service
Organisation Structure:
Main Accountabilities:
- Receipt of goods into the warehouse.
- Unloading and loading trucks.
- Ensuring that all incoming loads are thoroughly inspected prior to booking in.
- Picking and packing orders ready for despatch.
- Ensuring the stock is kept clean & tidy.
- Maintaining accurate live stock levels
- Helping to plan the van delivery schedule.
- Ensure that the maintenance / safety checks are completed on the forklift trucks.
- Maintaining a Safe working environment in the warehouse department and report on near misses and accidents.
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Slater Safety
Woodplumpton Rd, Woodplumpton, Preston PR4 0TA
T: 01772 691000 www.slatersafety.co.uk/
Knowledge & Experience
- Working within a warehouse environment and a passion to learn
- Counter balance and reach truck forklift driving experience
- Drivers licence
- Order picking and packing experience
- Manual handling knowledge and experience
- Competent in Microsoft office and experience with IT systems
Primary Skills & Competencies
- Passionate – commitment to Slater Safety core values of
- Customer focused - A high level inter personal skill is essential to achieve the required levels of customer satisfaction.
- Efficient - An ability to manage time effectively
- Strong work ethic – proven ability to “go above and beyond.”
- Positive attitude - the ability to stay flexible in a fast paced, changing environment.
- Responsible - Able to work independently without close supervision.
- Confident – Build confidence and pride, both internally and externally through positive attitude.
- Team awareness - Able to pass on skills to others, and the ability to work cooperatively and liaise with people at all levels.
Working Hours
- 07:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Starting £23,200 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,200.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative roles across Slater Safety's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,200 - £23,200 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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