Warehouse operatative

Role Summary

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We are seeking a mature, responsible, and highly self-motivated Warehouse Operative to manage the day-to-day operations of our small but busy warehouse. The successful candidate will be responsible for goods inward, order fulfilment, stock control, documentation, and dispatch. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, attention to detail, and a focus on maintaining accurate inventory records using Sage 50 Accounts.

Responsibilities

1. Warehouse Operations & Logistics

• Goods Inwards: Receive, inspect, and accurately process all incoming deliveries, ensuring goods match purchase orders and are free from damage.
• Order Picking & Packing: Efficiently pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for dispatch, adhering to quality and accuracy standards.
• Dispatch: Book and coordinate consignments with various courier and logistics companies.
• Delivery Follow-Up: Proactively track and resolve any delivery issues, delays, or discrepancies that may arise, liaising with couriers and internal staff.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate a forklift for the movement and storage of goods.

1. Stock Control & Documentation

• Stock Management: Maintain accurate physical stock levels and perform regular cycle counts and stock-takes.
• Data Entry (Sage 50): Accurately process all stock movements (goods inward and outward) and maintain inventory records using Sage 50 Accounts.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation for all inward and outward goods for the Accounts Department (e.g., GRNs, dispatch notes, courier manifests).

1. Health, Safety & Maintenance

• Adhere strictly to all relevant Health and Safety procedures and site rules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment at all times.
• Ensure the safe storage and handling of all materials, including those requiring specific storage conditions.

Requirements

• Proven Autonomy: Demonstrable ability to work reliably and effectively on one's own volition with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Maturity & Responsibility: A mature and responsible attitude toward work, colleagues, and company assets.
• IT Proficiency: Reasonable working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• ERP/Accounting Software: Direct, recent experience operating and maintaining stock records within Sage 50 Accounts (or similar accounting/inventory software).

Essential Qualifications & Licences

The successful applicant must hold the following valid certifications

Forklift Licence: Valid certification/licence for relevant material handling equipment (e.g., Counterbalance, Reach Truck).

Health & Safety Documentation: Current certification for

• Manual Handling
• Working from Heights
• Desirable Skills & Experience (Advantageous, but not Mandatory)
• Previous experience working within the electrical industry, ideally for a wholesaler or distributor.
• Driving Licence: Valid clean licence. You may be asked to comple

Location

NOLAN lighting and Electrical Solutions Unit 8, Primeside Pk Northwest Bus Pk Dublin 15 D15 NX00 - Ireland