Warehouse & FLT Assistant

Arden Personnel; Beoley CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency seeks a reliable Warehouse Operative to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced environment. The role involves receiving, storing, and dispatching goods accurately. Applicants must hold valid Counterbalance and Reach truck licenses. This temp to perm opportunity offers 40 hours a week with benefits, including 30 days annual leave and health support. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential. Apply early to secure your position.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

NEST pension contribution at 5%

Death in Service x4 salary

Long-term sickness cover (50% salary up to 2 years)

Smart Health Support: 24/7 virtual GP

Be World Class training and development

Be Generous Day volunteering day

Company-sponsored activities

Qualifications

• Strong timekeeping is essential, as warehouse life is time-sensitive.
• Attention to detail is critical for accuracy in order picking and packing.
• A flexible and positive attitude is expected to adapt to changing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and check goods against paperwork.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately using a barcode scanner.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean and equipment is maintained.
• Report damaged or missing stock to the Warehouse Manager.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Strong timekeeping and attendance

High accuracy and attention to detail

Basic computer / data entry skills

Good organisation and ability to prioritise

Problem-solving skills and a team-player mindset

Education

Valid Counterbalance FLT licence

Valid Reach truck licence

Job description

Our client is looking for a reliable Warehouse Operative to help keep goods moving smoothly—receiving, storing, picking and dispatching accurately so customers get exactly what they’ve ordered. This role will require a reach and counterbalance FLT licence.

This role is temp to perm - you will work via Arden Personnel for 3 months and then the role has the potential to go permanent with our client.

The Role

You’ll support the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring stock is received correctly, stored safely, picked accurately and dispatched on time.

Hours : Monday to Friday, 07 : 00 – 16 : 00

Breaks : Two 30-minute unpaid breaks per day

Location : Redditch

Why would I be interested?

Temp to perm opportunity

40 hours per week

Weekly pay for the first 12 weeks

Benefits if the job goes permanent

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service

NEST pension contribution at 5%

Death in Service x4 salary

Long-term sickness cover (50% salary up to 2 years)

Smart Health Support : 24 / 7 virtual GP, 365 days a year

Be World Class training and development programme

Be Generous Day volunteering day

Company-sponsored activities with “Be Fun” initiatives

Month of Gusto food subscription after successful probation

Key responsibilities

• Unloading deliveries and checking goods against paperwork
• Booking stock onto the electronic system and completing required process steps
• Picking orders accurately using a hand-held barcode scanner
• Packing customer orders to standard, ensuring goods are protected and damage-free
• Putting stock away and rotating stock correctly
• Supporting inventory controls including PI (perpetual inventory)
• Reporting damaged or missing stock to the Warehouse Manager
• Completing second-line checks before dispatch
• Ensuring orders are ready in line with goods-out schedules
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and equipment maintained
• Following operational procedures and working safely in line with Health & Safety rules
• Communicating with other departments when needed
• Supporting other tasks to keep operations running efficiently

What you’ll need

• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Strong timekeeping and attendance (warehouse life runs on minutes, not maybe’s!)
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Valid Reach truck licence
• Basic computer / data entry skills
• Good organisation and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines and targets
• A flexible, positive “can-do” attitude
• Problem-solving skills and a team-player mindset

We’re reviewing CVs for this Warehouse Assistant — early applications are encouraged.

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