Warehouse Operative (0000016719)

Overview

Reference
0000016719

Salary
£24,500 - £27,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Over

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
15 October 2025


Job Title: Warehouse Operative (Temp to Perm)
Location: Over, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 8:30am–5pm (37.5 hrs/week)
Salary: £24,500 – £27,000
Benefits: 26 days holiday, Pension, Private Medical Cover, Flexible Benefits

Role Overview

Join our growing warehouse team in a hands-on, fast-paced role focused on logistics and fulfilment. You’ll play a key part in receiving, storing, assembling, picking, and packing products, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and thrives in a well-organised warehouse environment.

Please note: Due to the rural location of the warehouse, having your own transport (e.g. car) is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Goods In/Out: Accurately receive, label, store, pick, pack, and ship items.
  • Order Fulfilment: Assemble and prepare customer orders efficiently and with a high level of care.
  • Stock Control: Carry out regular stock counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Process Improvement: Support continuous improvements to warehouse processes and layout.
  • Compliance: Adhere to Health & Safety and ISO standards at all times.
  • Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment.
  • Systems & Equipment: Use warehouse management systems and equipment (forklifts/order pickers where trained).
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.

About You

  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Team player with strong communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and accurate
  • Physically fit and reliable

Requirements

Essential:

  • Previous warehouse experience (picking, packing, stock handling)
  • Good physical fitness and a strong work ethic
  • Own transport due to location (car or similar)

Desirable:

  • Forklift and/or Order Picker licence
  • GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
  • Experience with SAP Business One, Excel, Outlook
  • Understanding of risk assessments and warehouse safety standards

To apply or learn more, contact Megan at: megan.parkins@irweb.co.uk

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Contact information

Megan Parkins