Goods In Operative
Fixed Term Contract (Until June 2027), On Site, Full Time, 38.75 hours, Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
Location: Rugby Head Office - CV21 1RD
Your new Company:
Häfele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade. We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service.
Your new role:
As a Goods In Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient receipt, inspection, and storage of incoming deliveries. Working as part of the warehouse team, you will be responsible for unloading consignments, checking goods against documentation, and ensuring products are accurately booked into stock.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping.
Key Responsibilities:
· Unload deliveries and check consignments against transport documentation for accuracy and condition.
· Verify incoming goods against goods inwards advice paperwork and arrange appropriate storage locations.
· Carry out product inspections to ensure items meet required specifications and quality standards.
· Identify, record, and report any product discrepancies or non-conformances.
· Raise and process discrepancy documentation where required.
· Ensure packaging is suitable for storage and refer any issues to the appropriate team.
· Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area, including responsibility for workstation equipment and housekeeping duties.
· Follow warehouse processes, work instructions, and health and safety procedures at all times.
· Work closely with supervisors and colleagues to support the smooth flow of goods through the warehouse.
· Contribute to achieving departmental KPIs and service targets.
What you’ll need to succeed:
· Previous warehouse or goods-in experience is desirable.
· Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
· Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills.
· Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage changing priorities.
· Awareness of health and safety requirements within a warehouse environment.
· Knowledge of warehouse management systems, such as SAP, would be beneficial.
· Confidence in learning and using new IT systems and software.
· Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and quality.
What you’ll get in return:
· Competitive Salary: Enjoy a starting salary of £27,101.75 / £13.45 per hour, with the added potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 3% of your yearly pay.
Benefits including:
o Holiday of 23 days’ basic + 8 bank holidays in a complete year, increasing to 28 days basic with our length of service programme
o Health Cash plan scheme; Claim back up to £765 annually for medical and wellbeing costs for yourself, and up to £470 for dependent children. This covers a wide range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy, and wellbeing costs, with the added option to increase your level of cover and add another adult.
Additional benefits include:
o Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and guidance for you and your family
o 24/7 GP phone service for easy access to medical advice
o Quicker access to medical scans and surgical procedures
o Counselling services
o Discounts on gym memberships to help you stay active
o Hospital treatment insurance
o Huge range of shopping, restaurant and activity discounts
o Enhanced Pension Scheme to secure your financial future & regular financial awareness initiatives
o Life Cover – providing financial security for your loved ones.
o Take advantage of discounts on company stock.
o Cycle to Work Scheme: Make your commute greener and healthier. Save up to 47% on the cost of a new bike and accessories, and spread the payments in a tax-efficient way.
o Volunteering Days: 2 full days per 12 month period paid to volunteer at a registered charity and give back to the community
This is a full-time, fixed term position. Core hours of work are 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Shortlisting and interviews for this role will take place while the advert is live; the vacancy will be closed as soon as the successful candidate is appointed. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. We are committed to equal opportunities
At Häfele UK, we’re proud to be a Living Wage accredited employer, demonstrating our commitment to fair pay and the wellbeing of our people. This means every member of our team earns a wage that meets the real cost of living – not just the government minimum – because we believe hard work deserves fair reward.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
- SAP: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
