Warehouse Operative - 6m Fixed Term Contract

Probo Medical is a diagnostic imaging equipment distributor that delivers high-quality, affordable imaging equipment and services to medical practices around the country.

Our mission to increase access to healthcare services for every patient worldwide, and we believe that starts with reducing healthcare costs and empowering medical professionals to make smarter decisions for their healthcare business. We care about making healthcare more affordable, without compromising on quality.
 

Our values are:
• Quality Relationships: We empower each other.
• Quality Experience: We move with urgency.
• Quality Products: We are committed to quality.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our Warehousing team. You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our warehouse, including picking, packing, loading, unloading, and stock control. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, good attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Accurately pick, pack, and dispatch orders to customers
• Receive, unload, and store incoming stock and materials
• Carry out regular stock checks and inventory counts
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts (training can be provided if required)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment
• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed
• Support other departments as needed to meet business demands
• Occasionally cover the vans when the business deems necessary.

Requirements:
• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment is desirable but not essential
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely
• Good communication skills and a team player attitude
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties
• Basic IT skills or experience with handheld scanners (preferred)

What We Offer:
• Full training and development opportunities
• Friendly, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunities to gain forklift or machinery certifications
• Recognition schemes and employee rewards
• Private Health Insurance

If you would like to apply please email your CV and cover letter by clicking on Apply Now by 31st March 2026.

Job Description:

Warehouse Operative – 6m Fixed Term Contract
Reporting to:   Warehouse Supervisor

Job Summary: To support the effective running of the Probo Medical warehouses and customer/supplier supply chains.  The role is responsible for ensuring that systems accurately reflect the products in stock, and they are readily available when required.  This includes, data entry, taking deliveries, packing orders, maintaining records and moving/storing goods.  The role also involves communicating with a range of people across the business to ensure that goods are shipped out to the correct place at the correct time. This role reports into the Warehouse Manager.

Key Accountabilities: 

• To support and oversee the effective running of the Probo Medical warehouses and make sure that they are always kept clean and tidy in line with Health and Safety legislation 
• To support in ensuring that the stock control electronic systems are always kept up to date and accurately reflect the overall stock levels.
• To accurately book in goods arriving at Probo Medical using the relevant electronic system and allocate them to the correct person/location  
• To support the annual stock-take programme and report on progress to the Warehouse Manager
• To prepare and package items being sent out to both engineers and customers.  To produce delivery notes for these items and arrange collections with the relevant logistics companies 
• To deal with a range of stakeholders including logistics companies, engineers, commercial team members, service coordinators to achieve best outcomes for the business
• To deal with telephone and email queries as they arise  
• To support with deliveries and collections of equipment as required
• To move stock around the warehouses using the most effective tool for the task i.e., sack truck, pallet truck, lift truck 
• To undertake other duties related to the nature of the job and its level of responsibility

Monitoring and ongoing development of outcomes 
As part of an annual appraisal, outcome-based targets will be developed in conjunction with the post holder and will supplement this job profile. The job profile will be subject to regular review and the company reserves its right to amend or add to the accountabilities listed above.
 
The ideal candidate will have….

Experience
• Experience of working in a warehouse environment and/or supply chain

Knowledge, Skills & Understanding
• An interest in systems and processes
• Good problem-solving skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Good communication skills
• Good IT Skills, including the use of Microsoft Office
• Practical experience of working with power tools and/or relevant trade experience

Behavioural Attributes
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good interpersonal & organisational skills

Education & Qualifications
• Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English to Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Demonstrates a commitment to training and CPD
• Relevant Lift Truck qualification (counter balance and/or reach truck)
• A valid driving licence
• Experience in managing warehouse Health and Safety compliance