The Company
Brigade Electronics, established in 1976, is at the pinnacle of commercial vehicle and mobile plant safety. A founder and innovator of sensing and monitoring systems that have helped save countless lives across the globe for over forty years.
Whilst our portfolio can be emulated, our commitment to vehicle safety, our reliable, trusted products and our dedicated team of experts, cannot. We invest in people as well as technology. Everyone in the Brigade family understands the life-changing significance of the products and service we provide and the importance of outstanding systems that work in the most demanding of situations.
The Brigade Group organisation is based in the UK and has subsidiary companies in the USA, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, The Netherlands and Poland, and selling in to over 80 countries world-wide via our National Distributor network.

Purpose of Role
To provide an effective and response warehouse service to the business

Key Responsibilities
• Pick and pack products and organise appropriate despatch with relevant transportation in accordance with “Goods Outwards” procedures
• Computer input with regard to despatch of product, using appropriate systems for each courier company
• Carry out goods inwards and product returns in accordance with warehouse procedure
• Rotate stock when needed ensuring traceability and trackability of product
• Load and unload vehicles using forklift truck when necessary
• Liaise with the Customer Service team in determining order priority
• Develop systems with Warehouse Supervisor to streamline operations
• Undertake sample counting and stock control
• Continuously improve housekeeping and health and safety standards
• A flexible approach is necessary and the ability to work beyond the business hours when required is essential.
• Supporting the Warehouse Manager with any other duties as required

Key Tasks, but not limited to
As instructed by the Warehouse Manager
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Working with People
• Adapting to Change and Coping with Pressure
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Applying Expertise and Technology

Essential Requirements
Education and Training
1. A good standard of education to include numeracy and literacy
2. Computer and keyboard literate
3. Practical and sound business common-sense

Experience and Skills
1. A minimum of 2 years warehouse experience in components/parts warehouse
2. Practical on the job distribution/warehouse skills, health and safety manual handling, import/export documentation
3. Experience and knowledge of Goods In
4. Picking and packing experience
5. Administration and computer systems within warehouse operation
6. Logistics and transportation
7. Good telephone skills

Personality and Motivation
1. Attention to detail and methodical
2. Practical aptitude to business costs effectiveness/added value
3. Willingness to listen and learn
4. Capable of working under pressure
5. Enjoys team working and a natural team player
6. Adaptable to change
7. Reliable and punctual
8. Self-motivated with a readiness to take responsibility
9. for the quality of own work
10. Managing own development
11. Respect for company and colleagues

Interpersonal Skills
1. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues, customers and suppliers

Desirable
1. NVQ II Warehouse and Distribution FLT licence
2. A current driving licence
3. Work within customer-based core industries or competitive companies
4. Modern distribution/logistics techniques and methodologies