Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative, Skipton
Day Shift, Mon-Fri, 36 hrs, 0800-1630hrs
Every second Friday off

The role
This role focuses on moving products safely, accurately, and efficiently through the warehouse while supporting the manufacture of medicines that make a real difference to animal health. We're looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operative to join our team in Skipton. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, take pride in accuracy, and thrive in a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Team Dechra
At Dechra, our products support veterinarians, pet owners, and farmers across the globe. Behind every product is a dedicated team ensuring materials and finished goods are received, stored, and dispatched safely and accurately.

What you'll be doing
As a Warehouse Operative, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the smooth flow of materials and products throughout our pharmaceutical manufacturing site. Your work will help ensure our products reach customers safely and on time while meeting the high standards expected within a regulated industry.

The day-to-day
From receiving and booking in deliveries to supplying packaging components for production, you'll help keep operations running smoothly and support the timely manufacture of products that make a difference to animal health.

You'll be responsible for managing stock movements, processing returns, dispatching finished goods, and maintaining accurate warehouse records. The role also includes carrying out daily forklift truck checks, supporting waste management processes, and ensuring warehouse areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with site standards.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll follow established procedures to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, and accuracy, while actively contributing ideas and initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the warehouse operation.

What makes you great
We're interested in people who take ownership of their work, enjoy being part of a team, and are committed to doing things the right way.

We're looking for someone with previous warehouse experience and a valid FLT license who enjoys working in a structured environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You'll have a keen eye for detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with established procedures and work instructions.

As a collaborative team player, you'll communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider warehouse operation. Most importantly, you'll demonstrate a proactive approach to health, safety, and quality, helping us maintain the high standards expected within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Desirable experience

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  

Why you’ll love it here
We provide veterinary professionals with the tools to support the welfare of animals worldwide. A true career with real purpose, that’s something you can proudly shout about.

We also care deeply about you; you’ll have full access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which ensures you have confidential emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support 24/7, 365. This ensures that you are well equipped to deal with life’s many challenges.

In addition to this, we also offer:

• Healthcare Cash plan (covers the cost of dental, prescriptions, therapies)
  
• Discounted Gym Membership
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Discount on pet food
  
• Free fruit Mondays
  
• Free on-site parking (free electric charging)
  
• 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  
• Option to buy a week’s holiday each year
  
• 8% Employer pension contribution
  

If you'd like to learn more about the role, please apply in the first instance, and we'll keep you updated on the progression of your application.