Warehouse Administrator

Right Now Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Right Now Group is seeking a Warehouse Operative for an evening part-time role at East Midlands Airport. The position combines hands-on warehouse duties with administrative responsibilities in a busy air cargo setting.

Responsibilities include handling freight for export, scanning shipments, completing manifests and paperwork, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth cargo movement. DBS check and 5-year background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse and/or administrative tasks.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Comfort handling paperwork, manifests, and computer systems.
• Confident communication with internal teams.
• Physically fit for manual handling.
• Possess safety/steel toe-capped boots.
• Have a DBS dated within the last 26 weeks.
• Able to complete a full 5-year background check.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse and cargo environment.
• Load and unload parcels onto conveyors and vehicles.
• Scan parcels using handheld scanners.
• Prepare and handle freight for export.
• Complete and check manifests, paperwork, and other documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure information is entered correctly.
• Communicate with internal teams and provide shipment updates.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures.
• Support wider warehouse operations as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Administration experience

English proficiency

Paperwork handling

Computer systems

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Safety boots

DBS check

Background check

Tools

None

Job description

Right Now Group are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a busy operation with a leading global freight forwarder based at East Midlands Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for ongoing part-time evening work, combining hands‑on warehouse duties with administrative responsibilities within a busy air cargo environment.

The role will involve handling and preparing freight for export, scanning shipments, completing paperwork and manifests, and communicating with internal teams to ensure the smooth movement of cargo through the operation.

Key Responsibilities of Warehouse Operative:

• Working efficiently within a fast‑paced warehouse and cargo environment
• Loading and unloading parcels onto conveyor belts and vehicles
• Scanning parcels using handheld scanners
• Preparing and handling freight ready for export
• Completing and checking manifests, paperwork and other relevant documentation
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring information is entered correctly
• Communicating with internal teams and providing updates on shipments
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures
• Supporting the wider warehouse operation as required

Working Hours

Monday: 19:30 - 23:30
Tuesday: 19:30 - 23:30
Wednesday: 19:30 - 23:30
Thursday: 19:30 - 23:30
Friday: 19:30 - 00:30

Hourly Rate:

£15.05 - £15.95 per hour, based on length of service

Skills Requirements of a Warehouse Operative:

• Have previous warehouse and/or administration experience
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Be comfortable working with paperwork, manifests and computer-based systems
• Be confident communicating with internal teams
• Be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Possess safety/steel toe-capped boots
• Have a valid DBS dated within the last 26 weeks
• Be able to successfully complete a full 5-year background check

Security Checks

Due to the nature of the role and the air cargo environment, successful candidates will be required to complete the necessary 5-year background referencing and security checks.

Please note: This is not an immediate-start position, as the required 5-year referencing must be completed before you can commence work. The cost of the DBS check and CO training will be payable in advance.