Our client is looking for a reliable Warehouse Operative to help keep goods moving smoothly—receiving, storing, picking and dispatching accurately so customers get exactly what they’ve ordered. This role will require a reach and counterbalance FLT licence.
This role is temp to perm - you will work via Arden Personnel for 3 months and then the role has the potential to go permanent with our client.
The Role
You’ll support the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring stock is received correctly, stored safely, picked accurately and dispatched on time.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00
Breaks: Two 30-minute unpaid breaks per day
Location: Redditch
Why would I be interested?
Temp to perm opportunity
40 hours per week
Weekly pay for the first 12 weeks
Benefits if the job goes permanent
30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
NEST pension contribution at 5%
Death in Service x4 salary
Long-term sickness cover (50% salary up to 2 years)
Smart Health Support: 24/7 virtual GP, 365 days a year
“Be World Class” training and development programme
“Be Generous Day” volunteering day
Company-sponsored activities with “Be Fun” initiatives
Month of Gusto food subscription after successful probation
Key responsibilities
Unloading deliveries and checking goods against paperwork
Booking stock onto the electronic system and completing required process steps
Picking orders accurately using a hand-held barcode scanner
Packing customer orders to standard, ensuring goods are protected and damage-free
Putting stock away and rotating stock correctly
Supporting inventory controls including PI (perpetual inventory)
Reporting damaged or missing stock to the Warehouse Manager
Completing second-line checks before dispatch
Ensuring orders are ready in line with goods-out schedules
Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and equipment maintained
Following operational procedures and working safely in line with Health & Safety rules
Communicating with other departments when needed
Supporting other tasks to keep operations running efficiently
What you’ll need
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
Strong timekeeping and attendance (warehouse life runs on minutes, not maybe’s!)
High accuracy and attention to detail
Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
Valid Reach truck licence
Basic computer/data entry skills
Good organisation and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines and targets
A flexible, positive “can-do” attitude
Problem-solving skills and a team-player mindset
📣 Ready to Apply?
We’re reviewing CVs for this Warehouse Assistant — early applications are encouraged.
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