Service Warehouse and Operations Coordinator

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] was founded in 1963 as an independent provider of hydraulic accessories and is today an internationally established group with over 10,000 employees, 50 branch offices and 500 trade and service partners world-wide.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Service Warehouse and Operations Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Charlbury site. This hands-on position is responsible for managing warehouse operations, supporting site facilities, and maintaining safe, organised, and efficient working practices. The role suits an experienced and practical individual who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being a reliable point of contact on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse and Stock Management
  • Manage the Charlbury Plant warehouse, ensuring stock is organised, labelled, and stored correctly.
  • Oversee customer returns, scrap materials, and equipment handling.
  • Support accurate stock control and general warehouse organisation.
• Operations and Logistics
  • Make occasional deliveries and collections using the company pool van.
  • Load and unload goods safely using a forklift truck.
  • Carry out and record documented forklift pre-use safety checks.
• Facilities Management
  • Maintain good standards of housekeeping across the site.
  • Liaise with site management and external contractors as required.
  • Support general site upkeep and minor facilities coordination.
• Vehicle Management
  • Carry out regular basic checks on company vehicles (tyres, fluids, and general condition).
  • Report faults or issues promptly and accurately.
• Health and Safety
  • Carry out site inductions for visitors and contractors.
  • Conduct regular site audits to identify health and safety concerns.
  • Highlight and escalate issues that require attention or corrective action.
  • Promote a safe and compliant working environment at all times.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous warehouse management or coordination experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Forklift Truck Licence.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Comfortable working in an engineering/manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• Experience within fluid power, hydraulics, or mechanical engineering sectors.
• Confident liaising with contractors and site colleagues.

Skills and Attributes

• Well organised with strong attention to detail.
• Practical and hands-on approach.
• Approachable and reliable.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities.
• Safety-conscious with a proactive mindset.

Hours of Work

The Service Warehouse and Operations Coordinator will work 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday, and 08:30 to 16:00 Friday, 37.5 hours a week.

Location

This role will be based at our Charlbury site.

Applications

If you are interested in applying for the above position, please forward a covering letter and CV, including salary expectations, to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].