Container/Warehouse Operative

QS Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,080 - 31,600; Full time

Job summary

QS Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Container Operative to join a busy warehouse team. The role involves unloading shipping containers, inspecting stock for damage, and preparing goods for storage. The job emphasizes physical fitness, reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Hours are 07:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of £12.71 and weekly pay of £540. Overtime and Bank Holidays are paid at time and a half, with 28 days annual leave pro‑rata.

Qualifications

• Physically fit to perform heavy lifting and continuous moving of stock.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team in a busy warehouse.
• Strong attention to detail when checking stock for damage during unloading.

Responsibilities

• Handballing stock from shipping containers into the warehouse.
• Inspecting products for any damage or defects during unloading.
• Reporting damaged or missing items to the warehouse supervisor.
• Sorting, stacking and storing goods safely within the warehouse.
• Following all manual handling procedures and health & safety guidelines.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Looking for a hands‑on role where every day keeps you active?
We’re recruiting Warehouse Container Operatives to join our client’s busy warehouse team. This is a physically demanding role involving unloading shipping containers, inspecting stock, and preparing goods for storage. If you enjoy staying active and take pride in doing a job well, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Warehouse Container Operative, your duties will include:

• Handballing stock from shipping containers into the warehouse
• Inspecting products for any damage or defects during unloading
• Reporting damaged or missing items to the warehouse supervisor
• Sorting, stacking and storing goods safely within the warehouse
• Following all manual handling procedures and health & safety guidelines
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required

Hourly Rate: £12.71 p/h £540 per week
Overtime and Bank Holidays paid at time and half.
28 days annual leave pro‑rata weekly pay.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:00 9 hour shifts 30 Min breaks 42.5 Hours per week paid

Closing Date: 2026-07-16

Experience & Qualifications

Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential.

• Physically fit and capable of repetitive heavy lifting throughout the shift
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail when checking stock for damage
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn