Stores/Warehouse Operatives (Late & Early Shifts Available)

Proactive Global; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is hiring a Warehouse/Stores Operative for Reading with early or late shifts (6am-2.30pm or 2.30pm-11pm, Mon-Fri). This long-term role may lead to permanent placement, with a starting rate of £13-£14.57 per hour.

Responsibilities include picking, goods-in checks, accurate stock counts, and manual handling of boxes/pallets. FLT licence or training willingness is required or encouraged.

Qualifications

• Warehouse picking experience required.
• Experience with goods-in processes and stock checks.
• Ability to count accurately and handle stock.
• Manual handling and pallet movement ability.
• Basic Word skills and English communication.
• Good problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Reliable and proactive in task management.
• FLT licence or willingness to train.

Skills

Warehouse picking experience

Goods-in experience

Stock counting

Manual handling

Microsoft Word

English communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Reliability

FLT licence training willing

Reach truck

Counterbalance

Positive attitude

Tools

FLT licence

Reach Truck

Counterbalance

Job description

Warehouse/Stores Operative - Required Skills & Experience

Location: Reading

Rates: £13 - £14.57ph

Working hours: Early and Late Shifts Available (6am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday) and (2.30pm - 11pm Monday to Friday)

Duration: Long -term, could lead to permanent roles

Please see the required background below:

• Previous job picking experience in a warehouse/stores environment
• Goods-in experience, including checking, counting, and booking in incoming deliveries
• Ability to accurately count and handle stock, including boxes and loose items
• Physically capable of moving and handling boxes/pallets, as the role involves manual handling and picking tasks
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word
• Good communication skills in English, with the ability to liaise with other departments when required (via email or face‑to‑face)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable, proactive, and able to manage tasks efficiently
• Forklift truck (FLT) licence or experience (Reach Truck and Counterbalance). If no FLT experience, must be willing and open to training
• Positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn new tasks

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy