Job Description:

Warehouse Operative

Location: Measham, Derbyshire (DE12)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Pay Rate: £13.25 - £13.70 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Rotating weekly shifts:

• 7:00am – 3:30pm
• 10:00am – 6:30pm

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced Warehouse Operatives to join a busy warehouse and distribution operation based in Measham. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for the accurate picking, packing, and dispatch of products while ensuring all warehouse processes are completed safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and motivated individuals looking to join a growing organisation offering stable, long-term employment, competitive pay, and a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately check, pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders.
• Receive, inspect, sort, and store incoming goods.
• Report stock discrepancies, damages, or operational issues promptly to management.
• Maintain excellent communication with colleagues and other departments.
• Ensure warehouse areas remain clean, organised, and safe at all times.
• Assist with stock takes and regular cycle counts, including occasional overtime or weekend work when required.
• Support the opening and closing procedures of the warehouse facility.
• Process returned goods in line with company procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training and development activities.
• Operate materials handling equipment where authorised and trained.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within your designated work area.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year's warehouse experience, including goods-in, stock control, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Good numerical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and use initiative.
• Experience using warehouse management systems is advantageous; SAP experience would be beneficial.
• Good level of physical fitness, as manual handling and lifting are required as part of the role.

Desirable Skills

• Flexi Truck or Forklift experience.
• Valid MHE/Forklift licence (training can be provided for suitable candidates).

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be dependable, hardworking, and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and productivity within a fast-paced warehouse environment.