Warehouse Operative - Picker/FLT Reach - Temp

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 17:00pm Overtime: Saturday is required. Overtime offer after completion of 40hr week.

Start date is 18th - 26th of May

Role Overview:

We are seeking a physically capable and highly reliable Warehouse Operative to join our clients fast-paced operation, focusing on Goods In and manual picking. This is a demanding, hands-on role that requires the ability to work under pressure, maintain high levels of accuracy, and confidently manage tasks independently. The successful candidate will be working within a manual picking environment, where attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential.

Key Skills & Requirements:

Goods In:

• Receive, unload, and check all incoming deliveries
• Accurately inspect goods against delivery notes and report any discrepancies
• Book stock into the system, ensuring all records and documentation are correct
• Organise and store stock efficiently within warehouse locations

Picking & Dispatch:

• Carry out manual picking of heavy plant components and materials
• Work from pick lists to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Pack and prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring correct labelling and documentation
• Assist with loading outbound deliveries when required

Warehouse Organisation:

• Set up and organise new stock locations and picking areas to improve efficiency
• Maintain clean, structured, and accessible storage areas
• Support ongoing improvements to warehouse layout and processes

General Duties:

• Maintain stock accuracy through regular checks and strong inventory control practices
• Work independently to manage workload and meet daily targets
• Perform continuous manual handling, including lifting and moving heavy items
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times

The candidate:

• Proven experience in Goods In and manual picking environments
• Strong stock control and inventory management experience is essential
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Physically fit and able to carry out
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Reliable and consistent Positive, "can-do" attitude

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Forklift licence preferred

Working Conditions

• Shift pattern: 08:00-17:00
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend work required - 1 in 4 Saturdays

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection:

• Competitive pay rates.
• 24/7 support from our dedicated consultants.
• Pension contributions.
• Online payslips & holiday accrual.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Ongoing assignments with potential for long-term work.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.