Warehouse

Pertemps Scotland; Easthouses; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Scotland is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a third-party client on a temporary basis in Midlothian (EH22 2NE). The role involves heavy lifting, general warehouse and production duties, and a starting ASAP date.

Forklift training or experience would be ideal, but not essential; reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented candidates who can follow instructions and work as part of a team are encouraged to apply. Heavy lifting is a requirement, with varied daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is beneficial.
• Forklift training or experience would be highly advantageous.
• The ability to carry out heavy lifting and manual handling.
• A reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Good attention to detail when recording and checking items.
• The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to duties.

Responsibilities

• Breaking down pallets and handling stock
• Recording and checking items accurately
• Storing products safely and efficiently
• Carrying out general warehouse duties
• Supporting general production activities as required
• Loading, unloading and moving stock
• Maintaining a clean and organised working area
• Following health and safety procedures
• Working flexibly and assisting with other duties as required

Skills

Forklift experience

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Temporary

Location: Midlothian, EH22 2NE

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 3:45pm
Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Temporary, with potential to continue until Christmas

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a third-party client for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join their team on a temporary basis.

Candidates with forklift training or experience would be ideal. However, forklift experience is not essential, as the role also involves a range of general warehouse and production duties.

Please note: this is a heavy lifting role.

Key Responsibilities

• Breaking down pallets and handling stock
• Recording and checking items accurately
• Storing products safely and efficiently
• Carrying out general warehouse duties
• Supporting general production activities as required
• Loading, unloading and moving stock
• Maintaining a clean and organised working area
• Following health and safety procedures
• Working flexibly and assisting with other duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous warehouse experience, which would be beneficial
• Forklift training or experience, which would be highly advantageous
• The ability to carry out heavy lifting and manual handling
• A reliable and punctual approach to work
• Good attention to detail when recording and checking items
• The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• A flexible approach to duties