Warehouse Operative

Oadby Conveyors Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Pension

Annual leave 30 days (incl. BH)

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing benefits: EAP, 24-hour GP

Job summary

Oadby Plastics in Braintree is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join the team. The role supports picking, packing and dispatch, using counterbalance and reach trucks, with a focus on accuracy and safety. You will assist production and help maintain efficient warehouse operations.

The position is permanent and full-time, Mon-Fri 8.30am–5.00pm, paying £13.97 per hour, with a range of staff benefits and development opportunities. A supportive environment and team culture are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience including operating Counterbalance and Reach Trucks.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check goods and report issues.
• Organise and rotate stock to keep the warehouse running smoothly.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders for dispatch with labels and loading.
• Support daily transport planning and dispatch activities.
• Perform general admin tasks related to orders and paperwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Counterbalance Reach Trucks

Health & Safety

Warehouse understanding

Plastic products understanding

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Reach truck forklift

Job description

Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm

About Us

Oadby Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, built on a strong commitment to both our people and sustainability.

We pride ourselves on being a business that genuinely values and invests in its employees, offering a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work.

Our Braintree branch reflects the core values that define Oadby Plastics: Attitude, Behaviour, and Culture. These values shape how we work together and how we support our customers every day. Guided by our vision of Customer Service Excellence, we provide a modern, well equipped environment where professionalism and collaboration thrive.

At Oadby Plastics, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We’re proud to offer a workplace where individuals are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow as part of a stable, forward thinking business.

What you will be doing

Working as part of the Warehouse team, the Warehouse Operative plays an important role in making sure customer orders are picked and packed to a high standard. The aim is to get things right first time and meet our customer service excellence targets. The role also includes providing a quick and accurate picking service for our Production team, supporting the wider operations function, and helping us uphold the company’s mission, vision, and values.

You day to day responsibilities include: -

• Receiving and checking goods, reporting any issues.
• Organising and rotating stock to keep the warehouse running smoothly.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch, including labelling and loading.
• Using counterbalance forklifts and reach trucks to move and load goods safely.
• Carrying out stock checks to maintain accuracy.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and compliant with safety standards.
• Supporting the Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor with daily transport planning and dispatch.
• Completing general admin tasks such as printing orders, dispatch notes and filing.
• Making sure delivery notes and other paperwork are completed and stored correctly.

What are we looking for

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and keen to contribute as part of a team. The ideal candidate will take a proactive approach to their role, show attention to detail, and be committed to maintaining high standards in a warehouse environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who values teamwork, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a supportive operation. To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following: -

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience operating Counterbalance and Reach Trucks
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices within a warehouse
• Previous experience of warehouse understanding and its environment is desirable.
• Understanding of plastic products would be advantageous but not essential.
• Salary - £13.97 per hour
• Company profit share scheme
• Hours – Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm
• Pension
• Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service
• Life assurance
• Free car parking
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Long service awards
• Free eye tests
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assisted Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.

You may also be interested in or have experience/skills in the following: Warehouse Operative, Goods Out, Forklift Driver

Previous warehouse experience including operating Counterbalance and Reach Trucks and a strong awareness of Health & Safety practices within a warehouse