Senior Warehouse Operative

Pertemps; Towcester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a permanent Warehouse Operative in Towcester to lead a small team while ensuring efficient warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have warehouse experience, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. This full-time role offers Monday to Friday hours with a supportive team environment and no weekend work.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus 8 bank holidays

No Christmas working

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in a senior or supervisory warehouse role.
• Ability to lift items up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team.
• Book in and dispatch goods accurately and on time.
• Ensure packages are packed and shipped to high standards.
• Handle courier paperwork and ensure compliance.
• Carry out final quality checks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Team leadership

Strong communication

Organised and detail-focused

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Operative – Permanent Opportunity
Towcester, Northamptonshire
£23000 - £24000p/a
Full Time | Permanent | 35 hours per week

Why Join Us?

Looking to take the next step in your warehouse career? On behalf of our client, Pertemps are offering a permanent Senior Warehouse Operative role where you’ll combine hands-on duties with the chance to lead and support a small team. If you enjoy working in a busy environment, take pride in accuracy, and want to feel valued as part of a close-knit team — this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading by example while supporting and supervising a team of four.
• Booking in and dispatching goods accurately and on time.
• Ensuring packages are packed, shipped, and labelled to the highest standards.
• Handling courier paperwork and ensuring compliance with legislation (IATA/ADR).
• Carrying out final quality checks and keeping standards high.
• Monitoring warehouse and freezer temperatures.
• Responding to supplier queries quickly and effectively.
• Keeping the warehouse safe, tidy and hazard-free.
• Getting involved in admin tasks like filing, scanning, and updating records.

What We’re Looking For

• Has a valid UK driving licence.
• Has warehouse experience, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Is a strong communicator who can support and motivate a team.
• Is organised, detail-focused and reliable.
• Has a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Is comfortable with lifting items up to 25kg.
• Bonus: ADR or IATA qualification (not essential).

What You’ll Get in Return

• A permanent role with stability and room to grow.
• Monday to Friday hours: 9am – 5pm (no weekend work!).
• A 35-hour working week with a full hour for lunch.
• Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Supportive team environment where your contribution really matters.
• No Christmas working!

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready for a role where you can make an impact, lead a small team, and build your future with our client, we’d love to hear from you! Please click apply.