Warehouse Operative (Energy Storage Systems)
Location: Fully on-site at our facility at Chemical Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4PB. You must have the ability to reliably commute, or plan to relocate before starting work.
Job Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with shifts falling between 8am – 5pm
Salary: Up to £28k pa DOE and qualification level (plus performance bonus scheme)
Our electrical laboratory and warehouse is one of the major hubs of our operation. Just like magic – faults go in, fixes come out, tests are completed to perfection and each bit of kit leaves like brand new! So this is a great opportunity for a Warehouse Operative who is happy to get hands-on in a busy warehouse environment.
About Us:
Giv Energy is a globally established, market leading energy storage manufacturer of electronic equipment designed to manage energy use and production. We specialise in our range of inverters and battery systems which allow our users to store their renewable/cheap-rate energy, ease pressure on the grid and save some serious money.
Key Accountabilities:
· Responsible for our goods in and out.
· Checking shipments for any damages incurred as part of the shipping process and making the relevant insurance claims where necessary.
· Ensure orders received and distributed are correct and our customers receive a first-class service.
· Support with co-ordinating the product repairs and maintenance process ensuring all goods in and out are correctly booked in, documented and tracked.
· Support with stock management including co-ordination of spares stock and re-ordering spare parts from suppliers, and reconciliation at both on-site and off-site storage locations.
· Arranging shipment of goods to customers via a range of logistics solutions and associated shipping documents.
· Product re-work/re-labelling/re-packaging.
· Ensuring health and safety is the priority for all activity undertaken and that all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used at all times
· Working with colleagues to ensure tasks and activities are carried out in a safe manner.
· General warehouse duties including manual-handling and use of MHE (Mechanical Handling Equipment) such as CB (Counter-balance) fork-lifts, pallet-trucks etc.
· General administration tasks and duties associated with the warehouse operation.
What We’re Looking For:
· Experience in moving goods safely around a warehouse site with a high level of manual handling e.g. lifting and loading.
· Experience in using mechanical handling equipment.
· Previous forklift operation experience (essential)
· A valid counter-balance fork-lift license (preferred)
· Strong administration experience accurately recording data (dates, stock etc.)
· Working knowledge of the freight forwarding processes.
· Warehouse and logistics paperwork (packing lists, dangerous goods notes, transport bookings etc.)
· Strong IT skills including ability to effectively use spreadsheets, produce reports and comfortably deal with volumes of data.
· Ability to effectively communicate via email and telephone to customers and suppliers regarding delivery bookings.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Full valid driving licence would be advantageous, but not essential
Why Work With Us?
There couldn’t be a better time to join the thriving energy battery storage industry as it charges from strength to strength. In return for your hard work, this is what we bring to the table:
· Performance-based salary review and bonus opportunities.
· Make your birthday your own! We offer a paid day off to do whatever makes you happy.
· Refer-A-Friend scheme* (£500 per successful referral!)
· Cycle To Work and EV Schemes*.
· Work in friendly and supportive environment with a smart/casual dress code, and free company branded workwear provided.
· We love to home-grow our talent, so there’s plenty of opportunities to progress and grow and bags of continuous professional development.
· Discounts available on our products.*
* Terms apply
At Giv Energy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build on our already inclusive culture.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.
We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive.
Agencies: Please note that we do not require agency support at this time. Anything received will be treated as a gift.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (preferred)
• Warehouse: 1 year (required)
• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person