Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, working either 6am-3pm or 9am-6pm.
Salary: £13.07 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
* Picking and Packing: Accurately selecting and packing various metal items according to order specifications, ensuring they are ready for dispatch.
* Labelling and checking quantity of stock and filling in paperwork.
* Operating warehouse machinery, in particular the Counterbalance Forklift. (preferred not essential)
* Following Instructions: Adhering to, order details, and general warehouse procedures.
* Teamwork and Independence: Working effectively both as part of a team to achieve common goals and independently when required to complete individual tasks.
* General Warehouse Duties: Undertaking a range of warehouse tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the facility. This includes maintaining tidiness, organizing stock, and other related duties.
* Heavy Lifting: Performing tasks that may involve some heavy lifting of metal items, up to 25kg.
* Communication: Maintaining excellent communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and follow instructions accurately.
* Safety Awareness: Adhering to all health and safety regulations and procedures within the warehouse environment.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Essential: Previous experience working as a Warehouse Operative.
* Preferred: A valid forklift license (counterbalance or reach).
* Skills and Abilities:
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when picking, packing, and labelling stock.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Good physical fitness and the ability to undertake some heavy lifting.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to understand and follow instructions.
* A proactive and reliable work ethic.
Other Requirements:
* Essential: Own transport due to the company's location on the outskirts of Reading (RG7)
* Flexibility: A willingness to undertake a variety of warehouse tasks as required.
Benefits:
* Consistent Monday to Friday working hours.
* Free on-site parking.
* 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
This is a temporary position that could lead to a permanent role after a qualifying period.
M4 Recruitment are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities’ employer. Permission to place an advertisement for the above-mentioned position has been obtained by the client