Key Details:
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Job Type / Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
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Location: Colchester, Essex
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Category: Warehouse / Logistics / Production
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Salary / Pay Rate: £13.12 per hour
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Shift / Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Training Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm)
About the Role
All Square Recruitment is excited to partner with a reputable client based in Colchester, Essex, to recruit a reliable and hands-on Warehouse Operative. This is a fantastic temporary-to-permanent opportunity offering genuine long-term stability, working within a busy warehouse and production environment. The role is primarily focused on general warehouse duties, with occasional forklift operation making up part of your responsibilities, so you’ll join a friendly and supportive management team that values consistency and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out general warehouse duties, including goods-in, picking, and organising stock within a busy production environment
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Load goods into the warehouse in a timely and organised manner
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Operate a Forklift safely and efficiently as required, supporting wider warehouse operations
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Work within a fast-paced goods-in department, supporting daily operational demands
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Collaborate closely with the wider team to ensure goods are handled and processed efficiently
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Carry out manual handling duties, including the regular lifting of items up to 25kg
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Adhere strictly to health & safety and manual handling guidelines at all times
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Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with warehouse procedures
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
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A valid, in-date Forklift licence is essential
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Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative or within a warehouse/logistics environment is highly desirable
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Comfortable and confident with manual handling, including regularly lifting up to 25kg
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Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Good communication skills, reliability, and a strong work ethic
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Willingness to work within a busy goods-in and production environment
Benefits & Working Environment
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Temporary-to-permanent contract with genuine progression opportunities
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Friendly and supportive management team
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Consistent working hours with regular overtime available
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Free on-site parking and good transport links
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Busy, team-focused warehouse and production environment
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Warehouse Operative position in Colchester, Essex, and meet the criteria above, please submit your updated CV today to apply, or contact the All Square Recruitment team directly for further details
