Warehouse Operative

Modish Furnishing is a growing UK furniture retailer specialising in distinctive, contemporary furniture for homes across the country. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative to join our team and help ensure our warehouse and order fulfilment operations run smoothly.

This is a hands-on warehouse position with some administrative responsibilities, so we are looking for someone who is organised, comfortable using computer systems and confident communicating with other members of the team.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and safely.
• Print shipping labels and prepare orders for daily courier collections.
• Ensure the correct products, packaging and shipping documentation are used for each order.
• Update order statuses and tracking information within our systems.
• Palletise orders safely and in accordance with courier requirements.
• Receive, unload and store incoming stock and supplier deliveries.
• Assist with unloading containers and ensure stock is stored efficiently within the warehouse.
• Conduct regular stock checks and report any discrepancies..
• Operate a forklift when required.
• Keep the warehouse organised, tidy and safe, including condensing and relocating stock to maximise available space.
• Prepare warehouse space ahead of incoming stock deliveries.
• Ensure goods being collected by couriers are correctly recorded and accounted for.
• Communicate regularly with the Customer Support team regarding order cancellations, delayed dispatches, replacement parts and other order-related issues.
• Attend a weekly team meeting with the Customer Support team to discuss any outstanding orders, stock or fulfilment issues.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve warehouse, fulfilment and stock processes.

What We're Looking For

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using computers and basic IT systems.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a busy warehouse environment and manage daily priorities.
• A responsible approach to stock handling, workplace safety and customer orders.

Desirable

• Previous warehouse, picking and packing experience.
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS), particularly Linnworks.
• Previous experience receiving and managing stock deliveries.
• Forklift licence or previous forklift experience – training can be provided if required.
• Experience working within an e-commerce or order fulfilment environment.

At Modish Furnishing, we want our employees to feel valued, supported and comfortable at work. We believe in treating people with respect, maintaining a friendly working environment and giving team members the support and training they need to perform their role confidently.

Safety is also extremely important to us. We expect everyone to look after themselves and their colleagues, follow warehouse procedures and raise any concerns so that we can maintain a safe and positive workplace for the whole team.

Job Type: Full Time

Working Days: Monday – Friday

Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Hours: 35 hours per week

Pay: £13.50 per hour