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Raw Materials Coordinator

Job Category:  Supply Chain
Location: 

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1TZ

Date:  24 Mar 2026

THE SOFIDEL GROUP

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.

We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.

Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

THE ROLE

We are world leaders in what we do, and we currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Operator to join our Supply Chain department as a Raw Materials Coordinator in Hamilton, Leicester.

This role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday with the occasional overtime shift available on Sundays for stock count. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a warehouse or similar environment and be competent using Microsoft excel packages and internal systems. This role does have elements of supervisory responsibility therefore the ability to lead a team is also required. The role is physical and active and requires a high level of movement around the plant.

Sustainability is at the heart of what Sofidel does and we need you to join our team to aid us to meet our environmental pledges. If you are seeking a new opportunity with room for growth, accountability and achievable targets, look no further, we may have the role for you.

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate FLT equipment to ensure the safe unloading of raw material goods including bobbins, poly, core boards and ink
  • Guarantee the supply of raw materials to the production teams to ensure the continuous manufacturing of our famous products and ensure warehouse space optimization
  • Hold accountability for the rotation of the raw materials in the warehouse ensuring compliance with FIFO regulations
  • Arrange for samples of raw materials for quality control consistently as per the group procedure
  • Produce the correct labels for stock within the warehouse
  • Guarantee the correct paperwork is produced and filed correctly in accordance with the Groups processes
  • Lead the Warehouse Operators in their daily activities
  • Stock control and management
  • Liaise with the planning department regarding production schedules to ensure the raw materials are within stock
  • Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports using the SAP system
  • Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies
  • Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults
  • To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
  • To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Experience working within a warehouse or similar environment is required
  • Counterbalance/Reach FLT license
  • Demonstrable experience using computers including Microsoft office and SAP
  • Avaliability to work occasional Sundays for stock taking

PACKAGE / BENEFITS

  • £15.17 per hour
  • Discounted staff shop
  • Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • 21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Attendance bonus*
  • Life Assurance Scheme**
  • Private Healthcare**

*Subject to a full years completion January – December 

** Subject to successful completion of probation

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A full-time employment
  • The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
  • A dynamic environment based on teamwork
  • Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.

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