Warehouse Senior Operative

Warehouse Senior Operative

Location: Coventry

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Days & Nights

Hours: 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am

Major Recruitment is currently recruiting for a permanent Warehouse Senior Operative opportunity based in Coventry.

We are looking for a warehouse professional who can act as a senior operational point of contact during their shift, supporting the Warehouse Team Leader and providing guidance to the wider warehouse team.

This is a hands-on role where you will remain operational while helping to coordinate daily activities, maintain high standards and ensure work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently.

The Role

As a Warehouse Senior Operative, you will:

Act as the senior operational contact during your allocated shift.

Support the Warehouse Team Leader with the coordination of daily warehouse activities.

Prioritise operational tasks and ensure work is completed safely and on time.

Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and practical support to Warehouse Operatives.

Lead by example and promote excellent standards of Health & Safety, quality and productivity.

Complete and verify SAP/WMS transactions, stock movements, scanning activities and warehouse documentation.

Support Goods In, Production Supply, Inventory Control and Dispatch operations.

Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock investigations and discrepancies.

Support the training and induction of new starters.

Provide practical on-the-job training and assist with competency development.

Maintain high standards of housekeeping, GMP and Food Safety.

Identify and escalate operational issues, equipment failures, stock discrepancies and service risks.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and revised warehouse processes.

Stop unsafe activities where there is an immediate risk to people, products or equipment.Please note: This is a senior operational position and does not have formal line management responsibility.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Experience working within a warehouse or logistics environment.

Experience across areas such as Goods In, Dispatch and Inventory Control.

Good knowledge of SAP or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Experience using warehouse scanning systems.

Experience operating MHE safely.

A strong understanding of warehouse procedures and stock control.

The ability to provide guidance, support or coaching to colleagues.

A good understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP requirements.

The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

A proactive approach with the ability to remain calm and effective in a busy warehouse environment.Desirable Qualifications

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Reach Truck Licence

Food Safety Level 2

Manual Handling Training

GCSEs or equivalentWorking Hours

This is a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern, covering both days and nights:

2 x Day Shifts: 7:00am - 7:00pm

2 x Night Shifts: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Followed by 4 days offYou must be comfortable working both 12-hour day and night shifts as part of the rotation.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience

23 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays

Pension at statutory levels via Salary Exchange

Company Sick Pay - up to 1 month in a rolling 12-month period following probation

Retail discount scheme

Cycle to Work / Techscheme

Long Service Award

GEM Awards - Employee Recognition Programme

Employee Assistance Programme for pension members

4x Death in Service benefit for pension membersWhy Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within warehouse operations and take on a senior operational role supporting a busy warehouse team.

If you have the relevant warehouse skills, enjoy supporting colleagues and are looking for a long-term permanent position with a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Major Recruitment or call us on (phone number removed) for more details