Warehouse Operative

Position: Warehouse Operative (Permanent)
Location: Stormontfield

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7.00am-4.30pm (45 hours per week)
Benefits:
Competitive salary, stable working hours, long‑term opportunity with a growing business

Join a fast-paced, hands‑on warehouse operation where no two days are the same.

We're supporting a well‑established organisation in Perth in their search for a reliable and proactive Stock Controller & Warehouse Operative. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys physical work, and takes pride in maintaining accurate and efficient stock control processes.

If you're confident operating a forklift, experienced in warehouse operations, and looking for a role with real responsibility, this could be the ideal next step.

What you'll be doing

Managing supplier bookings and coordinating goods‑in schedules
Receiving, checking, and signing off deliveries against purchase orders
Inspecting goods for quality, accuracy, and any potential damage
Ensuring correct shelf‑life rotation using FIFO
Accurately putting stock away and maintaining organised storage locations
Managing stock control to ensure system and physical stock levels match
Completing regular stock checks, cycle counts, and inventory audits
Investigating discrepancies and reporting findings
Picking and packing customer orders to meet dispatch deadlines
Preparing goods for shipment, including labelling and documentation
Operating forklift trucks safely and efficiently
Carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting in line with H&S guidelines
Supporting tin‑filling operations when needed
Assisting across general warehouse and operational tasks
Maintaining a clean, compliant, and well-organised warehouse environment

What we're looking for

Valid forklift licence - essential
Strong numerical ability
Based in or near Perth, Scotland
Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling
Basic competency with ERP systems, Outlook, Google Chrome and Excel
Previous warehouse experience (preferred)
Experience in goods‑in processes and stock control
Understanding of date rotation and shelf‑life management
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload independently
Physically fit and capable of regular lifting and movement of stock

Personal qualities

Dependable and punctual
Self‑motivated with a proactive approach
Strong work ethic
Flexible and willing to assist across different warehouse and production functions

If you're ready for a stable, hands‑on role where your accuracy and hard work genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you