Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Warehouse Operative to join our team. The successful candidate will support day-to-day warehouse activities, ensuring that goods are picked, packed, stored, and dispatched accurately and efficiently. This is a hands-on role requiring good attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Picking, Packing & Dispatch

· Accurately pick and pack customer orders following company procedures.

· Prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring secure packaging and correct labelling.

· Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles throughout the working day.

Stock Handling & Warehouse Operations

· Move stock and pallets using a forklift and pallet trucks

· Replenish warehouse stock locations and maintain accurate stock levels.

· Conduct routine stock checks and assist with stock rotation.

· Manage inbound and outbound deliveries, ensuring correct documentation.

Warehouse Housekeeping

· Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe warehouse environment.

· Follow housekeeping schedules including sweeping, waste management, and organising storage areas.

· Assist with general upkeep of warehouse facilities.

· Health & Safety Compliance

· Follow all health and safety procedures, including safe operation of machinery.

· Ensure the warehouse operates in full compliance with legal and company standards.

Skills & Experience

Essential

· Valid forklift licence (Counterbalance and/or Reach (Training can be provided)

· Strong computer literacy (e.g., email, data entry, use of warehouse management systems)

· Previous warehouse experience

· Ability to lift and move items safely

· Comfortable handling items up to around 25kg

· Thorough attention to detail and accuracy in order processing

· Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team

· Reliable, punctual, and proactive

Desirable

Knowledge of heating, plumbing, or construction products.

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Supportive, family-run working environment

· Training and development opportunities

· Company profit share upon probationary period

· KPI bonus upon probationary period

· Cycle to work scheme

· Free onsite parking

· Company social events

"warehouse" OR "pick and pack" or "production" jobs

Warehouse Operative