Automation Warehouse Operative

Wills Consultants; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wills Consultants is seeking an Automation Warehouse Operative for a high-profile automated distribution site in Sheffield. You will be part of a maintenance team and focus on monitoring systems and ensuring smooth product flow.

The role involves day-to-day operational duties, basic preventive and corrective tasks, and adherence to health and safety. Full training will be provided to support your development within the team.

Qualifications

• Engineering-related qualification or genuine interest in engineering.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and diligent approach to work.
• Understanding of working within a warehouse environment in a hands-on, physical role.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn new systems and processes.
• Flexible and happy to work both day and night shifts.
• Comfortable working at height and following all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn, develop new skills, and progress within the business.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day system monitoring and ensuring the flow of product on the site.
• Perform basic preventive and corrective activities in line with legislation and OEM standards.
• Work within the wider engineering team with full training offered.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Self-motivation

IT skills

Flexible shifts

Education

Engineering-related qualification

Job description

Job Title: Automation Warehouse Operative

Type: Full Time Permeant

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Ref. No.: 1058

Salary: £30,843 per annum

Shifts: Suez Shift Pattern (12 hr shifts days and nights)

Please note you must have full and legal rights to work in the UK or Ireland. (We cannot sponsor or support VISA applicants).

We are recruiting for an Automation Warehouse Operative for a high-profile automated distribution site. You will be working in a supportive role and as part of a wider maintenance team.

The Automation Warehouse Operative is responsible for the day‑to‑day system monitoring and to ensure the flow of product on the site, ensuring all basic preventive and corrective activities are completed to the highest standards in line with all current legislation and OEM standards. You will be working within the wider engineering team and full training is offered.

Requirements:

• Engineering-related qualification and/or a genuine interest in engineering.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and diligent approach to work.
• Understanding of working within a warehouse environment in a hands‑on, physical role.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn new systems and processes.
• Flexible and happy to work both day and night shifts.
• Comfortable working at height and following all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Strong willingness to learn, develop new skills, and progress within the business.
• This role would be suitable for an Automation Warehouse Operative, Jambuster, Automation Flow Controller, Production Operative, Production Line Operative, Manufacturing Production Operative, Production Technician