Warehouse Operative

ADECCO; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Warehouse Operative for their client in Canterbury. This role involves assembling and loading pallets, booking transport, and coordinating warehouse activities to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of warehouse procedures and have experience in managing temperature-controlled environments. A valid licence for pallet trucks and certifications in hygiene and food safety are essential for success in this position. Competitive hourly rates are offered for committed candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of warehouse procedures and policies.
• Experience managing a temperature-controlled storage facility.
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritise tasks, and adapt to unexpected changes.
• Good understanding of the manufacturing supply chain.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional team members.
• Current or previous licences for counterbalance and power pallet trucks.
• Level 1 Hygiene and Food Safety Awareness.
• Level 1 HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, check, scan, and load pallets for deliveries.
• Book transport for customer orders and prepare delivery paperwork.
• Coordinate drivers, vehicles, and loads efficiently.
• Conduct daily warehouse inspections for compliance.
• Inspect equipment and tools to maintain operational standards.
• Relocate pallets from packing areas to the warehouse.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate with the planning team.
• Manage relationships with service providers.
• Ensure quality objectives and delivery deadlines are met.
• Load and unload orders using appropriate trucks.
• Print labels for market orders when required.
• Perform additional duties to support the team.

Skills

Warehouse procedures and policies

Difficulty managing a temperature-controlled storage facility

Planning and prioritising tasks

Understanding of the manufacturing supply chain

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational and time-management skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Licences for counterbalance and power pallet trucks

Level 1 Hygiene and Food Safety Awareness

Level 1 HACCP certification

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Location: Canterbury, Kent – Will need to drive due to location.
Hours: Working between 7:00am and 7:00pm – 50-55 hours a week.
Salary: £13.41 per hour.
Days off: Sunday and Monday.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Warehouse Operative to join our client’s operations team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and is confident coordinating warehouse activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The successful candidate will also be expected to deputise for the Warehouse Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, check, scan, and load pallets for customer deliveries
• Book transport for customer orders and prepare all associated delivery paperwork
• Coordinate drivers, vehicles, and loads, ensuring cost‑effective and timely solutions
• Carry out daily warehouse inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures
• Inspect equipment and tools to maintain high operational standards
• Relocate pallets from packing areas to the warehouse
• Monitor stock levels of packed products and communicate with the Packhouse Planning team regarding orders and stock
• Manage relationships with service providers
• Ensure quality objectives and delivery deadlines are consistently met
• Load and unload local orders and packaging using the appropriate trucks
• Print labels for market orders when required
• Perform additional duties as requested to support the wider team

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of warehouse procedures and policies
• Experience managing a temperature‑controlled storage facility
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritise tasks, and adapt to unexpected changes
• Good understanding of the manufacturing supply chain
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional team members
• Current or previous licences for counterbalance and power pallet trucks
• Level 1 Hygiene and Food Safety Awareness
• Level 1 HACCP certification

If you are a motivated and reliable individual looking to take the next step in your warehouse career, we’d love to hear from you.