Renewables Distribution Warehouse Operative

About Us

Midsummer Energy specialises in solar PV systems. The bulk of our turnover is in distributing complete solar PV kits, including solar panels, inverters, mounting systems and electrical components, to a network of installation customers. We also sell smaller PV systems for off-grid applications direct to retail customers, and we have developed our own software product for designing PV systems, available online at easy-pv.co.uk.

We’ve grown significantly from humble beginnings – our first storeroom was the front room of a narrowboat, and we’re now one of the biggest renewables wholesalers in the UK and Ireland.

We’re passionate about the environment, and we’ve gained a reputation for a helpful and open approach to business. The office is a friendly, dynamic and informal place to work.

Job Description:

We’re looking for an energetic and organised warehouse operator to join us. If you’re hard working, organised, good at getting things done and would like an opportunity to join a growing company in an industry making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

You will be working in our warehouse, processing a wide variety of orders from start to finish. We sell primarily to trade customers, and orders vary from single-item packages sent out by courier, solar kits that are sent on a single pallet, right up to commercial PV systems with lorry loads of solar panels and associated mounting systems.

Working under the warehouse manager, you’ll be responsible for processing the day’s orders: picking, checking and packing them, booking them on for dispatch and ensuring they are labelled and loaded correctly.

You will also help to keep an eye on stock levels, unload, check and put away inbound goods, and help keep the warehouse tidy and running smoothly, following Health and Safety guidelines at all times.

This is a full time role at our premises at Sherburn in Elmet. Depending on your team, the work will involve:

• Picking from SKU codes with great attention to detail
• Packing goods securely for dispatch
• Stacking solar panels onto pallets securely and carefully
• Lifting and handling boxes of batteries (some heavy lifting)
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Using pallet trucks and (if certified) counter balance forklifts
• Keeping the workspace safe and tidy
• Processing inbound goods deliveries using our stock system
• Stocking shelves, racking and picking areas
• Always adhering to H&S guidelines

This is a new site for us, and you will be one of the earlier team members, with good opportunities for progression and responsibility for those who are looking for it.

What you’ll get:

• A friendly and fast-paced work environment alongside a great team
• £26,500 depending on experience. The Company also operates a discretionary profit-share scheme for long serving employees, which can add significantly to basic salary.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• A varied and active daily work life, and insight into all the workings of our business
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme

The ideal candidate

You enjoy a challenge, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have impeccable attention to detail, and enjoy a role that’s often physically demanding. You enjoy a dynamic work atmosphere, and have a friendly and easy-going manner with co-workers and customers. You’re happy to get involved with whatever needs doing, and eager to be part of helping a small company grow.

We’re particularly interested in applicants with prior experience of warehouse work, or with previous experience with solar PV. But these are not essential – initiative, enthusiasm and the right attitude are more important.

Forklift Experience is an advantage but not crucial – we can offer training.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking

Application question(s):

• What are your strengths and what do you think you would add the team?
• Was there anything that stood out to you about the role when applying?
• What is it that interests you about warehouse work?

Work Location: In person