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Warehouse Operative

Posted 7 hours ago

  • Spencers Wood, Berkshire
  • Temporary
  • £13.07 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In a month
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