Job Title: Warehouse Operative 

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £23,500 - £26,500 per year
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm / 9am to 5pm.
Employment Type: Full time - 35 hrs a week

Our client is hiring for a Warehouse Operative within the business, pharmaceutical distribution company dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of critical healthcare products, fast-paced, regulated environment where accuracy, safety, and compliance are key. You will be responsible for receiving, storing, and dispatching pharmaceutical products while adhering to strict regulatory and safety standards (e.g., GDP, MHRA guidelines).

Responsibilities:

Accurately pick, pack, and label pharmaceutical products for dispatch
Receive and inspect incoming goods, checking for accuracy and quality
Store products in accordance with stock rotation (FIFO) and temperature control procedures
Conduct regular stock checks and inventory counts
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and barcode scanners
Ensure full compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Health & Safety standards
Report any discrepancies, damages, or quality issues to the Warehouse Supervisor
Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure timely order fulfilment
Requirements

Previous warehouse experience (pharmaceutical or regulated environment preferred)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Basic understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) or stock control software
Good written and verbal communication skills
Physically fit and able to lift/move products within manual handling limits
Knowledge of temperature-controlled storage and product handling is an advantage
Team player
Benefits

Competitive salary
Ongoing training and development
Opportunities for progression
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Paid time off over Christmas
Private medical care
15% pension contribution
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