Warehouse Operative

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and hard working Warehouse Operative.

Location: Paddock Wood, Kent
Salary: up to £26,000 pa depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am 4pm (37.5 hours per week)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, paid monthly

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Some holiday to be kept for the Xmas shutdown
• Monday Friday, no weekend work
• Ongoing training and development

Are you a reliable Warehouse Operative, with forklift driving experience.

Warehouse Operative Duties will include:

Being responsible for ensuring that goods are received, stored, picked, and dispatched accurately and safely helping to keep the warehouse operations running smoothly every day.

Warehouse Operative main responsibilities

• Unload, check and receive goods into the warehouse
• Pick and pack customer and production orders to a high standard
• Operate forklifts (Counterbalance and Aisle Master) safely and efficiently
• Carry out daily stock checks and support inventory audits
• Maintain accurate stock records using handheld scanners and PCs
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and compliant with safety and hygiene standards
• Work as part of a close-knit logistics team to meet customer deadlines

What We re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative, Forklift Driver, or Picker Packer
• Forklift experience (Counterbalance or Aisle Master preferred)
• Good IT and stock control skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Team player with great communication and a can-do attitude