Warehouse & Workshop Operative

Universal Business Team; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing import and distribution company in Ontario seeks a Warehouse & Workshop Operative to manage their warehouse and light production activities. This role involves receiving deliveries, handling stock, and maintaining inventory while being part of an ambitious team. Competitive salary and growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

BBQs/pizzas when targets are hit

Uniform provided

Free parking on-site

Auto-enrolment pension

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to handle warehouse activities.
• Detail-oriented with experience in stock handling and inventory.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect deliveries, unload containers.
• Manage stock handling, picking, packing, and relabelling.
• Prepare orders and liaise with drivers for goods out.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Detail-Focused

Team-Oriented

Smart

Tools

Counterbalance or bendi forklift licence

Job description

Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm/9am-6pm Flexibility required
Reports to: Office Manager
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you someone who thrives in a hands-on role, takes ownership, and wants to be part of something growing from the ground up?

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Warehouse & Workshop Operative to join a rapidly growing division of a well-established import and distribution business. This role is perfect for someone looking to take full responsibility for a dedicated warehouse and light production function within a small but ambitious team.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be the go-to person for all warehouse and workshop activities. This includes:

• Goods In: Receiving and inspecting deliveries, unloading containers
• Stock Handling: Putting stock away, picking, packing, relabelling
• Goods Out: Preparing orders, arranging courier transport, liaising with drivers
• Inventory: Stock takes, PI counts, and basic reporting
• Workshop Tasks: Setting up and operating converting machines
• Admin Tasks: Basic computer use, record keeping, labelling
• Samples: Managing incoming and outgoing samples
• Housekeeping: Keeping the workspace tidy and efficient
• Growth Potential: As the business evolves, so will this role

You’ll be working from a shared warehouse with around 6–7 others (from the parent company), but this position is fully dedicated to a fast-growing import and manufacturing project.

• Proactive – You see what needs doing and get it done
• Organised – You can keep a warehouse running smoothly, even on your own
• Humble & Hungry – You're ready to roll your sleeves up and grow with the role
• Team-Oriented – While this is a solo role, you’ll be part of a wider warehouse environment
• Detail-Focused – Labelling, counting, packing, shipping – you care that it’s done right
• Smart – Not just with systems, but with how you work and solve problems

A counterbalance or bendi forklift licence is highly beneficial. A driving licence is desirable but not essential.

What’s In It For You?

• Salary: £27,500 – £32,500 (depending on experience)
• 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme – performance-based
• BBQs/pizzas when targets are hit
• Uniform provided
• Free parking on-site
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Clear path to grow into a combined warehouse + production role as the company expands
• A real chance to make a difference and be seen, valued, and heard