Warehouse Operative

French Selection; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Training and development

Job summary

French Selection is hiring a Warehouse Operative for the Bridgend, South Wales site. The role is full-time and onsite, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £25,000–£30,000 per year depending on experience. Training will be provided, with opportunities to develop warehouse, packaging and logistics skills.

Candidates should have basic IT skills, good numeracy, and a reliable, detail‑oriented approach. Commute to Bridgend is essential, with potential forklift training available.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are desirable.
• Basic IT skills, including data entry, are expected.
• Good numeracy and the ability to take measurements and follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn to use hand tools, power tools, and warehouse equipment safely.
• Able to commute reliably to the Bridgend site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package equipment for shipment and dispatch.
• Construct bespoke wooden crates, boxes and pallets.
• Update inventory records and shipping documentation.
• Print shipping labels and packing lists per specs.
• Support daily warehouse and logistics operations.
• Maintain accuracy, organisation and safety standards.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn tools

Forklift awareness

Education

GCSE Maths & English (desirable)

Tools

Forklift licence (beneficial)

Job description

An established international business operating across a range of industries, with a focus on delivering specialist services to global clients.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operative
Location: Bridgend, South Wales (commutable from Cardiff)
Working pattern: Full-time, permanent, onsite | Monday to Friday
Salary: £25,000–£30,000 per annum depending on experience
Ref: 784WH

Main duties:

Prepare and package equipment for shipment, build bespoke wooden crates and pallets, update stock records, print shipping labels and support daily warehouse and logistics operations.

The role:

• Prepare and package equipment for safe transportation and dispatch within a warehouse environment.
• Cut timber and sheet materials using hand and power tools to construct bespoke wooden crates, boxes and pallets.
• Pack and secure heavy or fragile equipment using appropriate protective materials.
• Assist with moving stock, handling materials and loading or unloading vehicles.
• Update inventory systems, job records and shipping documentation using a computer.
• Produce packing lists, barcodes and shipping labels, following technical drawings and job specifications where required.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, organisation and workplace health and safety.
• Receive full training, with opportunities to develop practical warehouse, packaging and logistics skills.

Candidate's Profile

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Packer, Crating Operative or in a similar warehouse, carpentry or logistics role would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Basic IT skills, including familiarity with Windows, spreadsheets and accurate data entry.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to take measurements and follow technical instructions.
• Practical, reliable and organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn to use hand tools, power tools and warehouse equipment safely.
• Able to handle and move materials and equipment safely, with reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate.
• GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent, would be desirable.
• Previous forklift experience or a valid forklift licence would be beneficial but is not essential, as training may be available.
• Able to commute reliably to the Bridgend site, including from Cardiff and surrounding areas.

£25,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
30 days’ paid holiday, increasing to 38 days with length of service.
5% employer pension contribution.
Company sick pay scheme, subject to eligibility and company policy.
Monday to Friday working pattern, with flexible working hours.
Full training and opportunities for development within warehouse operations and logistics.