Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Xpel Marketing Limited is part of the Solent Group, we design and deliver exceptional brands in personal care, toiletry and household.

POSITION: Warehouse Operative

DIVISION/DEPT: Xpel

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

LOCATION: Widnes Office

The Opportunity - Warehouse Operative

We are seeking a Warehouse Operative to join the busy team at Xpel. Split between forklift operation and inventory management, you will work as a key member of the team, carrying out tasks within the containers, shrink wrapping and storing of pallets into stock, picking and processing customer orders and loading pallets.

This role focuses on assisting in the efficient operations of the warehouse, while supporting the Operations Manager in the daily tasks. A forklift license is desirable, however we will provide full training if required.

Flexibility to work some Saturdays is required - approximately once a month.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading containers by hand or on a forklift using a mobile container ramp
• Order picking and checking
• Loading and unloading pallets from trailers
• Stock inventory and counting
• Wrapping pallets using a wrap machine or by hand

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a similar Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver type role including heavy manual lifting
• Background in FMCG or related industry working in a fast paced team environment
• Forklift Truck license (Desirable)
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Understanding of supply chain connectivity with all departments

We offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• Structured bonuses (based on company & individual performance)
• Pension scheme
• Medical cash plan
• Annual leave- 23 days per year, after 1 year: 24 days, after 2 years: 25 days
• Learning and development and progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

Please visit us at https://solentgroup.co.uk/work-with-us/ for further details.

At Solent Group, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion across our global teams. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.