Warehouse Operative

Role: Warehouse Operative
Location: Stevenage
Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 12:30am
Salary: £27,930 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Operative to join our client’s busy warehouse operation based in Stevenage.

This role would suit a hardworking and reliable individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of warehouse duties including order picking, stock control, goods movement, loading and unloading, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Duties of a Warehouse Operative:

• Picking stock accurately to achieve daily KPI targets
• Loading and unloading vehicles, trailers, and containers safely and efficiently
• Checking incoming goods and booking stock into the warehouse accurately
• Returning stock to correct warehouse locations
• Using pallet trucks and other warehouse equipment as required
• Assisting with stock counts and inventory checks
• Preparing orders for dispatch and loading vehicles safely
• Removing and segregating cardboard, plastic, and other waste for recycling
• Operating baling equipment where required
• Carrying out warehouse cleaning duties including sweeping and maintaining pick faces
• Removing damaged stock and disposing of it correctly
• Cleaning spillages and maintaining a safe working environment
• Supporting warehouse housekeeping activities and maintaining cleanliness standards
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and reporting hazards immediately
• Working effectively as part of a team to achieve operational targets
• Undertaking additional warehouse duties as required by management

What we would like from you:

• Previous warehouse experience is preferred
• Experience within picking, loading, unloading, or stock control environments advantageous
• Comfortable working in a busy and physically demanding warehouse environment
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently towards targets
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Basic English and numeracy skills
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety procedures
• VNA Forklift Licence is desirable 

Benefits:

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to join a growing and established business

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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