Job Description:

Warehouse Operative

South West London

An long-established and market leading healthcare manufacturer is looking to appoint a Warehouse Operative to support the efficient flow of materials, components and finished products across a highly regulated GMP environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting where quality, compliance and accuracy are critical. You'll play a key role in ensuring production teams have the materials they need while maintaining high standards of stock control, warehouse organisation and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Receiving, booking-in and storing incoming materials and components
• Supporting production teams through accurate picking and issuing of materials
• Processing returned materials and ensuring inventory accuracy
• Operating reach truck and counterbalance forklifts safely and effectively
• Carrying out cycle counts and supporting inventory control activities
• Loading and dispatching finished goods to external storage and distribution partners
• Maintaining warehouse organisation, cleanliness and GMP standards
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, stock management and utilisation of space
• Reporting stock discrepancies, equipment issues and health & safety concerns
• Working closely with Production, Planning, Quality and Supply Chain teams

What we're looking for

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Reach Truck Licence essential
• Counterbalance Forklift Licence essential
• Working knowledge of GMP and/or GDP requirements is beneficial
• Experience using ERP, WMS or stock management systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-moving operational environment
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• SAP experience would be advantageous

What's on offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer
• Stable and growing business with strong operational investment
• Varied role with exposure across warehousing, inventory management and production support
• Collaborative team environment where continuous improvement is encouraged
• Career development opportunities within a regulated manufacturing operation

If you have experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, food, FMCG or other regulated manufacturing environments and are looking for your next challenge, we'd be pleased to discuss the opportunity.

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