Job Description
An opportunity is available for Warehouse Operative to support the day-to-day activities of a busy warehouse operation.
This is a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability and career progression, with a pay rate of £16.50 per hour during the temporary period, increasing to around £31,000 per annum plus bonus upon securing a permanent contract, along with overtime opportunities.
The position involves handling and moving goods, preparing shipments and ensuring products are received, stored and dispatched accurately. You will also operate material handling equipment and assist with the smooth running of warehouse activities.
It is a 3 days on, 3 days off rotating shift pattern, alternating between day shifts (7am–7pm) and night shifts (7pm–7am).
Key Responsibilities:
- Move pallets, goods and materials around the warehouse using appropriate handling equipment, including unloading incoming deliveries and transferring stock to storage areas.
- Prepare outgoing shipments, ensuring the correct products and quantities are checked and loaded for dispatch.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing goods for accuracy, damage or contamination, reporting any discrepancies.
- Assist with stock checks and physical inventories.
- Carry out equipment inspections and report any faults or operational issues.
- Maintain good housekeeping, hygiene and safety standards, following company procedures and quality requirements.
Requirements:
- Ability to demonstrate safe evacuation from a narrow aisle crane at height during the assessment/interview process.
- Comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
- Willingness to undertake training to operate a narrow aisle crane (full training provided)
- An FLT licence is not required for this position.
Candidates from the following backgrounds will be considered:
- Warehouse Operative, Export Operative, Warehouse Operator, Logistics Operative, Materials Handler, Material Handling Operative, Goods In Operative, Goods Out Operative, Despatch Operative, Dispatch Operative, Stores Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Distribution Operative, Freight Handler, Loading Operative or similar role.
Additional Information:
You will normally work at the SEP site in Slough. However, when there is no work available at SEP, you will be required to attend the FRD site in Slough, where you will operate a narrow aisle crane (full training provided).
Pay & Benefits:
- £16.50 per hour (temporary rate)
- Circa £31,000 per annum + bonus on permanent contract
- Overtime available
Shift Pattern:
- 3 days on / 3 days off
- 12-hour rotating shifts:
- 7:00am - 7:00pm (days)
- 7:00pm - 7:00am (nights)
This is a great opportunity to join a logistics and e-commerce fulfilment company, offering long-term career potential.
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