Warehouse Operative – Temp to Perm
📍 Location: Southampton
💷 Pay: £12.71 per hour for the first 12 weeks, increasing to £15.01 per hour after 12 weeks
⏰ Shifts: Full-Time & Part-Time available
📅 Start Date: Candidates can start as early as 14th September 2026
📋 Position: Temp to Perm
Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join a large, well-established parcel distribution and logistics company based in Southampton.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced operation, with the potential to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
Available Shifts
Full-Time:
- Monday – Friday
- 00:30 – 09:00
- 40 hours per week
Part-Time:
- Saturday & Sunday
- 00:30 – 09:00
- 16 hours per week
The Role
As a Warehouse Operative, your duties will include:
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
- Sorting parcels and goods according to delivery locations
- Scanning parcels using handheld scanning equipment
- Moving stock and parcels around the warehouse
- Picking and packing goods accurately
- Loading parcels onto conveyor belts and into vehicles
- Manually handling and moving parcels of various sizes and weights
- Carrying out heavy lifting as part of your daily duties
- Repetitive lifting, bending, reaching and standing for extended periods
- Ensuring parcels are handled carefully to prevent damage
- Checking labels and delivery information for accuracy
- Working to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working area
- Following all company Health & Safety procedures
- Reporting damaged goods, discrepancies or hazards to management
- Working as part of a team to ensure daily targets are achieved
- Supporting other areas of the warehouse when required
About You
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are comfortable with physical and manual work
- Are able to carry out heavy lifting throughout the shift
- Are happy working on their feet for long periods
- Can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Have a good attitude and strong work ethic
- Are reliable and punctual
- Can follow instructions and Health & Safety procedures
- Are comfortable carrying out repetitive tasks
- Can work well independently and as part of a team
- Have good attention to detail
Previous warehouse experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided to suitable candidates.
Why Apply?
✅ Temp to perm opportunity
✅ Pay increase to £15.01 per hour after 12 weeks
✅ Full-time and part-time shifts available
✅ Immediate opportunities available
✅ Potential to start as early as 14th September 2026
✅ Training provided
✅ Join a well-established logistics operation
If you are looking for a long-term warehouse opportunity in Southampton and are comfortable with physical, manual work and heavy lifting, we want to hear from you!
Apply today with Interaction Recruitment. Call 01865410588.