Distribution Centre Operative — Fast-Paced Warehouse

Ironmongery Direct; Basildon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised Private Healthcare

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing programme

Staff discount on products

Discretionary annual bonus

Two paid volunteer days per year

Refer a friend incentive £500

Job summary

IronmongeryDirect is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support the smooth running of our distribution centre. You will accurately pick and pack goods, safely load/unload vehicles, and verify deliveries to ensure accuracy and KPI targets are met.

The role requires physical fitness, manual handling capability, and the ability to work flexibly in shifts. Candidates with forklift experience and familiarity with warehouse software are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit.
• Flexible in working shifts or varying schedules.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work efficiently in a team setting.
• Good organisational skills with a strong focus on attention to detail.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills to complete documentation accurately.
• Willingness to undertake manual handling tasks where required.
• Commitment to maintaining safe working practices and adhering to company policies.
• Desirable: experience in a similar environment.
• Desirable: forklift certification.
• Desirable: familiarity with warehouse management systems or inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack goods to prepare orders for customer distribution.
• Safely load and unload vehicles, following all safety guidelines.
• Verify deliveries by checking items against accompanying paperwork to ensure accuracy.
• Book in items promptly, meeting agreed KPIs.
• Store goods correctly in designated locations within the Distribution Centre.
• Carry out rework activities as required.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace at all times.
• Follow best practices to prioritise staff safety in all tasks.
• Keep external areas (loading bays, skips, etc.) clean and tidy consistently.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are upheld throughout the facility.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Literacy and numeracy

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Tools

Forklift certification

Warehouse software familiarity

Job description

IronmongeryDirect is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support the smooth running of our distribution centre. You will accurately pick and pack goods, safely load/unload vehicles, and verify deliveries to ensure accuracy and KPI targets are met.

The role requires physical fitness, manual handling capability, and the ability to work flexibly in shifts. Candidates with forklift experience and familiarity with warehouse software are preferred.