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Returns Operative

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable Returns Operative to become part of our team at our Factory located in ShipleyWest Yorkshire. In this role, you will ensure all stock returns are accurate and processed in a timely manner.

If you are driven and attentive to detail, we would be eager to hear from you!

Working Hours: 40 Hours shift rota - 7:00am - 3:30pm & 1:30pm - 10:00pm

Hourly Rate: £13.35 

Benefits of working at Acorn:

  • Induction and training programme
  • Investors in People award
  • Healthcare and pension provisions
  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, and Skipton
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company Events
  • Gym Membership discounts
  • Health & wellbeing programme

The Ideal Candidate

  • Good Communication
  • Warehouse experience (advantageous)
  • Stock take experience (advantageous)
  • Computer literate
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Must be a team player
  • Have experience of health and safety procedures
  • Have a good eye for detail and quality

Must be able to display the Acorn Values

OUR VALUES

?Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide

?Unity Working together as one team

?Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises

?Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community

?Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve

Key Responsibilities

  • Check stock return statuses on the system to ensure correct stock has been assigned
  • Make outbound phone calls to stock return system users to clarify missing/incorrect information
  • Investigate stock return discrepancies on customer's accounts
  • Correct incorrect returns on the system to ensure system accuracy
  • Process the stock returns accordingly (physically and systematically)
  • Chase outstanding returns with relevant departments
  • Communicate feedback to Managers
  • Assist with physically moving stock and arranging it in order for quick processing
  • Assist with stock takes for leavers and QC department

Benefits

    • Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
    • Free Parking
    • Healthcare Provision
    • Induction and Training Programme
    • Life Insurance Cover
    • On-going Coaching and Development
    • Pension Provision

About the Production and Warehousing Department

Our production teams take pride in manufacturing our product to the highest possible standards using innovative manufacturing methods and managing the packaging and distribution of our product to customers globally. Roles within production include administration, production, warehousing, quality and inventory control and engineering.  Positions range from operative to management levels, providing opportunities for individual progression.

Working with Acorn Stairlifts

Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.

Career Overview


Job Ref: Returns Operative


Posting Date: 30/03/2026

Closing Date: 30/04/2026


  • Acorn Stairlifts UK
  • Shipley, West Yorkshire
  • Full-Time
  • Production and Warehousing
  • £13.35