Position Description

Position Purpose
To play a key role in supporting Defab’s fabric distribution and production process by ensuring accurate measuring, cutting, wrapping, and labelling of fabric rolls. The role also involves maintaining an organised and safe warehouse environment, assisting with despatch preparation, stock handling, and general housekeeping. This position is critical to helping our warehouse run smoothly and supporting our customers with on-time, high-quality service.

Main Tasks

Core Objectives include:

Inspect and measure finished fabric rolls to ensure quality standards are met

Wrap canvas rolls in protective film according to company procedures

Accurately label fabric rolls for stock control and customer reference

Prepare fabric for despatch using shrink-wrap and strapping equipment as required

Organise fabric rolls by batch, order, or storage location before despatch

Assist with loading and unloading deliveries

Place fabric rolls into warehouse racking and keep storage areas tidy and safe

Maintain cleanliness and safety standards across the inspection and despatch areas

Other Duties:

Carry out additional tasks as directed by management or other departments

Support other warehouse and operations staff during peak workload periods

Take part in stocktakes and inventory checks

Required Qualities

A professional and reliable approach to work

Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines

Good physical fitness with safe manual handling skills

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Keen attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks

Desired Competencies

Initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks

Practical problem-solving skills to handle warehouse challenges

Consistent reliability and dependability

Strong team orientation with a willingness to support others

Flexibility to work across different warehouse and operational activities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Current forklift licence (essential)

Basic literacy and numeracy for measurement and labelling tasks

Experience

Previous experience in a warehouse, despatch, or manufacturing environment preferred

Familiarity with fabric handling or inspection highly regarded

Knowledge

Understanding of safe manual handling practices

Basic knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures

Skills & Competencies

Customer service focus: able to support internal and external delivery expectations

Communication: clear and confident verbal communication with supervisors and team members

Attention to detail: accuracy in labelling, wrapping, and measurement

Teamwork: collaborates effectively to achieve daily targets

Organisation: maintains a clean work area and contributes to warehouse efficiency

Personal Attributes

Professional approach (essential)

Positive attitude and strong work ethic (essential)

Willingness to learn and take direction (essential)

Other Requirements

Forklift licence must remain current and valid at all times (essential)

Must be physically fit and capable of lifting fabric rolls (with assistance where required)