Warehouse Operative / Warehouse Assistant
Location: York (approximately 10 minutes' walk from York Railway Station)
Salary: £26,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (including a paid 30-minute lunch break)
Join a growing health supplement manufacturer supplying NHS hospitals, pharmacies, health food stores and customers across the UK and internationally.
About Sweet Cures
Sweet Cures is a fast-growing Anglo-French nutraceutical company with over 25 years of experience manufacturing and supplying high-quality health supplements. We proudly supply NHS hospitals, pharmacies, health food stores and consumers throughout the UK and internationally.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a reliable, organised and hardworking Warehouse Operative / Warehouse Assistant to join our York-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team within a growing business, with genuine opportunities for development and career progression.
The Role
As a Warehouse Operative / Warehouse Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our warehouse operations.
This is a varied and hands-on position involving goods receiving, stock management, order fulfilment, dispatch, packaging preparation and general warehouse operations. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure customer orders are processed accurately, stock is managed efficiently and high operational standards are maintained throughout the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
Goods Receiving & Stock Management
- Receive, inspect and accurately record incoming deliveries.
- Check goods against delivery notes and purchase orders.
- Ensure stock is correctly stored and recorded within the warehouse management system.
- Follow stock rotation procedures and maintain accurate stock records.
- Investigate and report stock discrepancies, shortages or damaged goods.
- Assist with stock counts and periodic stock-taking activities.
Order Fulfilment & Dispatch
- Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure all customer orders meet quality and accuracy standards before dispatch.
- Consolidate delivery notes, purchase orders and shipping documentation.
- Liaise with colleagues to resolve stock shortages, discrepancies and delayed orders.
- Prepare products and internal production orders for packaging and dispatch.
Warehouse Operations
- Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently.
- Operate warehouse equipment and machinery, including container labelling and laser batch-coding equipment.
- Assist with preparing products for production and packaging activities.
- Ensure warehouse areas remain organised, clean and safe at all times.
- Follow company procedures, Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
- Support continuous improvement of warehouse processes and procedures.
Teamwork & Communication
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across warehouse, customer service and administration teams.
- Communicate clearly and professionally when reporting issues or providing feedback.
- Follow detailed instructions and procedures accurately.
- Contribute positively to a productive and supportive team environment.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy.
- Is reliable, punctual and dependable.
- Has a positive, proactive and can-do attitude.
- Enjoys practical, hands-on work.
- Is organised and able to work efficiently in a busy environment.
- Can follow instructions and procedures accurately.
- Works well both independently and as part of a team.
- Has good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
Preferred Experience
- Previous warehouse, logistics, fulfilment or stock control experience.
- Experience using warehouse management systems.
- Experience with goods receiving, stock management, picking and packing.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution or ecommerce environment.
A forklift truck licence would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Please note that manual handling is required as part of this role and may involve lifting items weighing up to 25kg.
What We Offer
- Salary of £26,500 per annum.
- Monday to Friday working hours – no weekend shifts.
- Paid 30-minute lunch break.
- Company pension scheme.
- Annual festive bonus.
- Staff discount on our range of high-quality health products.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Opportunities to develop valuable warehouse and logistics skills.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
- Stable, long-term employment within an established and expanding business.
- Immediate start available for the right candidate.
Why Join Sweet Cures?
At Sweet Cures, we are passionate about improving health and wellbeing through high-quality nutritional supplements and exceptional customer service. As a growing and successful business, we believe our people are key to our continued success.
We offer a supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment where your contribution will be valued and recognised. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your warehouse and logistics skills, take on real responsibility and grow your career within a business that continues to expand both in the UK and internationally.
Our York facility is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from York Railway Station, making it easily accessible for commuters from Leeds, Harrogate, Selby, Northallerton, Darlington, Newcastle and many other locations across Yorkshire and the North East.
If you are looking for a stable, hands-on and rewarding role within a well-established and growing company, we would love to hear from you.
Application Questions
Please include brief details of:
- Your previous warehouse, logistics or stock control experience.
- Any experience using warehouse management systems.
- Any experience with goods receiving, order picking, packing or dispatch.
- Whether you hold a forklift truck licence (if applicable).
Pay: From £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- forklift truck licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
