Warehouse Operative
Salary/Rate:£28k - 30k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Royston
County:Hertfordshire
Specialism:Manufacturing
Job ref:JN2703WO
Post Date:March 27, 2026
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About the Role
Warehouse Operative
£26,000 – £30,000 + Bonus
Royston, Hertfordshire
Company Overview
A specialist manufacturer supplying high-performance construction product to Tier 1 contractors and the wider building sector is expanding its operations team. This role exists to strengthen materials control and ensure efficient flow across warehouse, production, and dispatch.
The business operates within the construction and manufacturing space. With a strong reputation for product innovation and operational reliability, they offer a stable environment with clear opportunities to broaden responsibilities across logistics, quality, and production support.
Job Overview
This is a hands-on Warehouse Operative / Materials Controller role supporting goods in, goods out, stock control, and internal materials movement within a manufacturing environment. Sitting at the heart of operations, the role ensures materials are received, checked, stored, and issued accurately to support production and customer delivery. Success in this position means maintaining stock accuracy, minimising delays, and supporting on-time dispatch performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Goods In processes including delivery checks, GRNs, and system updates
- Monitor incoming deliveries and resolve discrepancies or missing items
- Prepare and coordinate Goods Out, ensuring dispatch aligns with daily schedules
- Produce and manage dispatch documentation and delivery paperwork
- Carry out quality checks on incoming and outgoing materials
- Support stock control processes including cycle counts and stocktakes
- Allocate and move materials to production areas to meet operational demand
- Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP or stock management systems
- Investigate stock discrepancies, shortages, and returns
- Ensure warehouse and factory areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with health & safety standards
- (On-site, full-time, 40 hours per week – 7:00am to 4:00pm)
Person Specification
- Previous experience in a warehouse, stores, or logistics role (manufacturing or construction environment preferred)
- Strong understanding of Goods In / Goods Out processes, including GRNs and stock movements
- Experience using ERP or stock control systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, or similar)
- Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across warehouse, production, and quality teams
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to support wider operations
- Basic knowledge of health & safety within a warehouse or manufacturing setting advantageous
Benefits
- £26,000 – £30,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Competitive holiday allowance plus the option to buy or sell additional holiday
- Paid sick leave
- Free lunches provided
- Health insurance with gym discounts and cashback on medical appointments
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking·
To apply or learn more, please submit your CV or contact the recruiter directly for a confidential discussion.
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