Vacancies

Warehouse Operative

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Hours: Monday & Friday, 08:30 – 17:30
Paid Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £26,436.80
Job Type: Permanent

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse operation based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

This role will be predominantly focused on picking and packing customer orders, with some unloading of crates and heavy goods required. Due to the physical nature of the position, candidates must be comfortable with manual handling and lifting heavy items as part of their daily duties.

An FLT licence is not essential for these roles, as training and support can be provided where required.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will support the day-to-day running of the warehouse by accurately picking, packing, processing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.

You will also assist with incoming deliveries, stock movement, general warehouse duties and maintaining a safe, tidy and organised working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Prepare orders for dispatch, ensuring goods are packed securely
• Receive, unload and process incoming deliveries
• Assist with unloading crates and handling heavy goods
• Check deliveries for damaged or missing items
• Sort and store goods in the correct warehouse locations
• Assist with regular stock checks and stock control
• Report stock discrepancies, damaged goods or operational issues
• Safely use warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks, picking trolleys and ladders following training
• Keep aisles, work areas and warehouse spaces clean, tidy and free from hazards
• Follow health & safety procedures at all times
• Wear required PPE including safety shoes, hi-vis and gloves where required
• Support other warehouse departments when needed

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be reliable, hard-working and comfortable working in a busy warehouse environment.

You must be physically fit and able to lift heavy goods, as manual handling will form a key part of the role. Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial, but a positive attitude, willingness to learn and strong work ethic are just as important.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous warehouse, picking or packing experience would be beneficial
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work under pressure in a busy warehouse environment
• Reliable, punctual and hard-working
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer or administrative skills would be beneficial
• Able to follow instructions and company procedures
• Strong team player with a can-do attitude

Desirable Skills

• Previous warehouse experience
• Counterbalance FLT licence, although this is not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Own transport would be advantageous due to the location

Please apply with your current CV or contact Lisa Banks at Interaction Recruitment for more information. 01480 436000.

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Contact information

Lisa Banks