Company Overview
I Love Fancy Dress Limited is a rapidly expanding family business dedicated to designing and manufacturing unique costumes and accessories. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Warehouse Operative in Rochford, Essex. facility. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our products are efficiently handled, stored, and shipped to customers worldwide, supporting our mission to deliver exceptional costumes and accessories.
Responsibilities
Warehouse Operative
Reports To
Warehouse Supervisor / Warehouse Manager
Job Purpose
To support the efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse by accurately receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching stock while maintaining high standards of safety, organisation and housekeeping.
Key ResponsibilitiesStock Handling
- Receive, unload and check incoming deliveries against delivery notes.
- Accurately put away stock into designated bin locations and racking systems.
- Pick and prepare customer orders to the required quality and productivity standards.
- Pack orders securely and accurately for dispatch.
- Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
Stock Control
- Assist with stock counts and inventory checks.
- Maintain accurate stock records and report discrepancies.
- Support stock rotation and replenishment activities.
- Ensure products are stored correctly within allocated bin racking locations.
- Assist with investigating stock variances and damaged goods.
Pallet Wrapping & Dispatch
- Build, secure and wrap pallets to transport standards.
- Prepare pallets for shipment using stretch wrap and other packaging materials.
- Ensure all dispatch paperwork is completed accurately.
- Label and stage goods ready for collection by couriers and transport companies.
Warehouse Operations
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Follow company health and safety procedures at all times.
- Operate warehouse equipment safely and responsibly.
- Assist with goods-in, goods-out and general warehouse duties as required.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse.
Skills & Experience Required Essential
- Previous warehouse experience.
- Experience of pallet wrapping and preparing goods for dispatch.
- Knowledge of stock control procedures.
- Experience using bin racking systems and warehouse storage locations.
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
Desirable / Full Training will be given.
- Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Experience working within e-commerce, retail or distribution environments.
- Manual handling training.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move stock safely.
- Comfortable standing, bending and walking for extended periods.
- Ability to undertake manual handling duties in line with company procedures.
Key Attributes
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Flexible and willing to assist across different warehouse functions.
- Commitment to health and safety.
- Strong team player with a proactive approach to work.
Working Hours - 40
Salary - £13.50 per hour
Benefits - Free Car Parking / Employee Discount.
This job description is intended to outline the main duties and responsibilities of the role and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
