JOB NEWS: Cencora is hiring a Goods In Operative in Tyne and Wear on a Full-time basis
- Goods In Operative – Cencora (Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE5 2TF) Salary: See link
Job Details
- Job Title: Goods In Operative
- Employer: Cencora (Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited)
- Department: Warehouse / Service Centre
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2TF (Tyne and Wear)
- Reports To: Goods In Team Leader
- Job Type: Full-time
- Hours: 39 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Not specified
Job Purpose
- Ensure all incoming stock is accurately checked, correctly recorded, and safely transported to the relevant area of the warehouse
- Support compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for medicinal products, including mandatory training and annual refreshers
Key Responsibilities
- Check incoming deliveries against out-of-stock lists and prioritise items on receipt
- Verify product descriptions and pack sizes are correct
- Inspect goods for damage and check expiry dates
- Count stock accurately and record details on paperwork
- Pass completed documentation to the Goods In office
- Maintain housekeeping standards in internal and external warehouse bays
- Follow all Health & Safety requirements at all times
- Ensure security procedures are followed, including managing delivery drivers appropriately
- Report issues or queries to the Team Leader
- Carry out reasonable requests from management as required
Key Competencies
- Meeting customer needs and maintaining service quality
- Clear communication with team members and supervisors
- Team collaboration to achieve operational goals
- Taking initiative and working proactively
- Awareness of safety and compliance standards
Skills and Experience Required
Essential
- High visual accuracy
- Good verbal communication skills
- Basic written communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy
- Customer care awareness
Desirable
- Previous warehouse experience
Important Requirement (Manual Handling)
- This role includes essential manual handling duties such as lifting and bending
- Applicants must be able to perform these duties as they are a core requirement of the role
- The employer may not be able to make reasonable adjustments if manual handling cannot be completed
Additional Information
- No managerial responsibility
- Limited decision-making responsibilities, mainly operational checks
- May occasionally work unsupervised
- Role involves working as part of a warehouse operations team supporting pharmaceutical distribution across the UK
Company Overview
- Cencora (via Alliance Healthcare) is a major pharmaceutical wholesaler
- Supplies medicines and healthcare products to pharmacies, hospitals, and medical providers across the UK
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