Goods Inwards Department Co-ordinator

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire (Head Office based)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:30

Salary: £26k- to £28k depending on experience

Overview

An established and growing organisation is seeking a proactive and organised Goods Inwards Department Co-ordinator to lead and coordinate all Goods Inwards activity across warehouses, yard operations and fleet-related checks. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing operational delivery with team development, compliance and continuous improvement.

The role will suit someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and leads by example.

Key Responsibilities

General Leadership and Operations

• Work strategically alongside the Warehouse and Logistics Manager to develop and implement systems, procedures and best practice
• Lead, motivate and develop an effective Goods Inwards operation from receipt through to stock replenishment
• Drive productivity, efficiency, accuracy and compliance across the department
• Ensure team adherence to all procedures, SSOWs and company policies
• Act as a role model, setting standards for behaviour, professionalism and team culture
• Address performance or conduct issues promptly to maintain a cohesive and high-performing team
• Support change initiatives with resilience, adaptability and clear communication
• Train and onboard new team members
• Monitor performance against objectives and provide regular updates to the Warehouse and Logistics Manager
• Delegate tasks effectively and manage team resources
• Support staff reviews and ongoing performance assessments
• Provide operational cover across the warehouse when required due to sickness or holidays
• Promote continuous improvement, feedback and development for both self and team

Yard and Fleet

• Ensure forklift trucks are maintained safely and faults are reported promptly
• Ensure weekly vehicle checks are completed and issues escalated
• Conduct regular yard inspections, monitoring surfaces, walkways, signage and barriers
• Maintain availability of empty pallets and flag reordering requirements in advance

Stock and Goods Inwards

• Ensure sufficient stock levels for picking through daily replenishment
• Oversee safe and timely unloading of container deliveries
• Ensure stock is checked, wrapped, labelled accurately and locations updated within the WMS
• Ensure all delivery paperwork is completed correctly and passed to the relevant department
• Manage internal stock movements and location set-up across warehouses
• Replenish mezzanine areas and bulk stock locations as required
• Support production teams with stock and log requests
• Assist with all incoming deliveries as needed

Person Spec

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or Level 4 or above
• Current Counterbalance forklift licence
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Conscientious, motivated and keen to learn
• Team-focused approach with an ask-not-tell communication style
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Level 3 apprenticeship in leadership, warehouse and logistics, or working towards
• Full clean driving licence and access to own transport due to location

This is a strong opportunity for someone ready to step into a visible leadership role and make a tangible impact on warehouse and logistics operations.

If you are interested in the role of Goods Inwards Department Co-ordinator and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing.

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

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