Warehouse Operative

Global; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Global is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Birmingham to support day-to-day warehouse operations, receiving, processing, organizing, and dispatching campaign materials for outdoor advertising. You will ensure materials are handled safely, accurately, and on time while coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, couriers, and fixers.

The role emphasises practical problem solving, teamwork, and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Warehouse or Process Experience: Previous experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or similar operational environment.
• Communication Skills: The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, suppliers, couriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Organisation & Attention to Detail: A careful, methodical approach to stock handling, system updates, and identifying discrepancies.
• Teamwork & Flexibility: A positive, collaborative attitude, with willingness to support others and cover a range of operational tasks when needed.
• Initiative & Reliability: Confidence to work independently, solve problems, and take responsibility for delivering work safely and on time.
• Practical Requirements: A full UK manual driving licence is required; a forklift truck licence and GCSE-level education or equivalent are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations: Manage the movement of campaign materials in and out of the warehouse, including receipting, identifying, collating, palletising, labelling, and preparing stock for collection or onward distribution.
• Stock Accuracy & Systems: Process materials and information accurately across Global systems, match items to campaign bookings, investigate discrepancies, and issue work instructions to fixing teams where required.
• Operational Support & Compliance: Maintain a safe, tidy, and organised warehouse, complete scheduled equipment and infrastructure checks, respond to operational queries, and support wider delivery activity including audits, maintenance, driver cover, and specialist campaign work as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Organised

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GCSE-level education or equivalent

Job description

Accepting applications until:

3 October 2026

Job Description

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We're the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone's day brighter- our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we're in the studio, building world-class technology, or delivering outdoor advertising campaigns across the UK, we make sure we're doing it as a team.

Your New Role

Are you organised, hands-on, and someone who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly? If you enjoy practical work, problem-solving, and being part of a team that delivers high-profile campaigns, this could be the role for you.

As a Warehouse Operative at Global, you'll support the efficient day-to-day running of our warehouse operation, helping to receive, process, organise, and dispatch materials for outdoor advertising campaigns. You'll play an important part in making sure campaign materials are handled accurately, safely, and on time, while working closely with internal teams, suppliers, couriers, and fixers.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations: Manage the movement of campaign materials in and out of the warehouse, including receipting, identifying, collating, palletising, labelling, and preparing stock for collection or onward distribution.
• Stock Accuracy & Systems: Process materials and information accurately across Global systems, match items to campaign bookings, investigate discrepancies, and issue work instructions to fixing teams where required.
• Operational Support & Compliance: Maintain a safe, tidy, and organised warehouse, complete scheduled equipment and infrastructure checks, respond to operational queries, and support wider delivery activity including audits, maintenance, driver cover, and specialist campaign work as needed.

Think Big: You'll help bring major outdoor advertising campaigns to life, supporting work seen by audiences across bus, rail, roadside, and other environments.

Own It: You'll take responsibility for handling materials accurately and safely, helping ensure campaigns are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Keep it Simple: You'll work with clear processes and systems to keep stock moving efficiently and resolve issues quickly when they arise.

Better Together: You'll work closely with warehouse colleagues, fixing teams, couriers, printers, and internal departments to keep operations running smoothly.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you'll have:

• Learned Globals warehouse processes, systems, and safety requirements, building confidence in the day-to-day operation.
• Built effective working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, couriers, and contractors.
• Processed campaign materials accurately, ensuring bookings, quantities, and instructions are aligned.
• Maintained a well-organised, safe warehouse environment that supports efficient delivery.
• Supported campaign logistics across a range of formats, including bus, rail, and roadside advertising.
• Responded positively to operational challenges, helping keep campaigns on track and within expected timescales.
• Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and a strong team ethic in support of the wider regional operation.

What You'll Need

• Warehouse or Process Experience: Previous experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or similar operational environment.
• Communication Skills: The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, suppliers, couriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Organisation & Attention to Detail: A careful, methodical approach to stock handling, system updates, and identifying discrepancies.
• Teamwork & Flexibility: A positive, collaborative attitude, with willingness to support others and cover a range of operational tasks when needed.
• Initiative & Reliability: Confidence to work independently, solve problems, and take responsibility for delivering work safely and on time.
• Practical Requirements: A full UK manual driving licence is required; a forklift truck licence and GCSE-level education or equivalent are desirable.