Job Advert
Warehouse Operative
Location: Trentham Lakes
Contract: Fixed Term
Hours: 39
About Portmeirion Group PLC
Portmeirion Group are a highly successful & well established business with one overall aim: to be the leading force in the global homewares sector by growing our six amazing brands. We have a culture whereby we work together as one team; we are respectful, think global, push boundaries, work hard and embrace tomorrow today.
Driven by the adoption of our global ESG initiative, Portmeirion Group is committed to developing the industry based upon three fundamental pillars; environment, social, & governance; within our global business units. Our colleagues are fundamental to our journey and as such, we are proud to hold workplace wellbeing accreditation & Investors in People Platinum status.
About the role
As a General Warehouse Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our distribution centre. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled position where you’ll be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching products with accuracy and care. You’ll contribute to maintaining high standards of safety, organisation, and customer service while supporting continuous improvement across warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Receive, check, and accurately record stock from both internal production and external suppliers.
- Safely store products in designated warehouse locations, ensuring accuracy and traceability through the
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Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders with precision, meeting performance and quality targets.
- Operate handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet trucks) safely and efficiently.
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Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised working environment, adhering to health & safety standards at all times.
- Support cross-functional warehouse tasks, including stock counts, replenishment, and returns.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet daily operational targets and support team success.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting better ways of working and sharing ideas.
Personal Profile:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines.
- comfortable with the demands of a hands-on warehouse role.
- Positive, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic IT/literacy skills to use WMS and handheld devices.
- Flexible approach to work
- Dedication to maintaining high standards of work.
