Career and Job Opportunities at SWS UK

Work for the UK's leading manufacturer of physical security products and automated garage doors.

Who Are SWS UK?

SWS is a growing manufacturing company currently employing more than 100 staff.

Established in 1985, we are very proud to be a leading British manufacturer of garage and industrial doors, security shutters, as well as fire shutters.

As part of our growth and continuous development, we are particularly proud of our Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and Police approved ‘Secured By Design’ products. These industry-recognised accreditations give us the most comprehensive range from any security manufacturer.

Where Are We Based?

After outgrowing our previous premises, we moved to our purpose-built manufacturing and office facilities in Claughton, Lancashire in December 2000.

With the additional square footage, we can house our workforce made up of different specialisms and skills under one roof, meaning that we can offer unrivalled customer service by looking after all orders from start to finish.

 

Who Are Our Team?

We have a range of different departments at SWS UK, meaning that there are a range of roles to suit different skill sets.

These departments include:

  • Marketing
  • Customer Services
  • Accounts & Finance
  • Installation
  • HR
  • (Office-based) Technical Sales
  • Regional Sales
  • Manufacturing
  • Design & Development

What Next?

If you're looking for a career in one of these areas and want to work for SWS UK, why not send us your CV with a covering letter? Fill out the form below to tell us about yourself and how SWS would benefit from your skills and experience.

Warehouse Goods Inwards Operative

The Warehouse Goods Inwards Operative will be responsible for the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse stock ensuring that Factory production demands are met.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Responsible for all aspects of stock control including (but not restricted to) stock level accuracy, stock rotation, rolling stock counts, full stock counts and damage reduction
  • Sorting and placing materials or items on to racks, and shelves in accordance with location on stock system
  • Maintain the stock and inventory computerised system
  • Organise, maintain and plan the ‘Goods In’ area whilst ensuring the correct storage of goods
  • Move stock around either by hand, ustilising lifting equipment or a fork lift truck as required in line with manual handling guidelines
  • Ensure stock is picked and delivered in time to all relevant production departments within the business to meet agreed deadlines
  • Conducting Supplier performance checks at Goods In
  • Utilise the warehouse and yard areas efficiently and effectively
  • Adhere to the company’s processes and procedures
  • Operate in a safe manner complying with health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own safety and the safety of others
  • Keep warehouse area clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Ensure accuracy of all stock levels at all times

The Person

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent numeracy skills
  • Independent thinker that uses own initiative
  • Systematic approach to problem solving
  • Organised and efficient
  • Great attention to detail
  • A team player who builds strong internal and external relationships
  • Reliable and dependable

FLT/Side-Loader desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £21,673.60 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

  • Forklift Licence or Counterbalance (required)

Apply Online

  • Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.