Warehouse Operative

All Square Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site parking

Overtime

Progression opportunities

Team environment

Descripción de la vacante

All Square Recruitment Ltd are recruiting a reliable Warehouse Operative for a Colchester, Essex site. This temporary-to-permanent role focuses on general warehouse duties in a busy production environment, with occasional forklift operation.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with training shifts earlier. A valid in-date forklift licence is essential, and candidates should be comfortable with manual handling up to 25kg and working as part of a team.

Formación

• Valid in-date forklift licence is essential.
• Previous experience in warehouse/logistics is desirable.
• Comfortable with manual handling up to 25kg.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Good communication and reliability are important.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out general warehouse duties: goods-in, picking and stock organisation.
• Load goods into the warehouse in a timely and organised manner.
• Operate a forklift safely as required to support warehouse operations.
• Support a busy goods-in department and daily operational demands.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient handling and processing of goods.
• Perform manual handling tasks, including lifting up to 25kg.
• Adhere to health & safety and manual handling guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.

Conocimientos

Forklift operation

Team player

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Reliability

Descripción del empleo

Key Details

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

• Job Type / Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
• Location: Colchester, Essex
• Category: Warehouse / Logistics / Production
• Salary / Pay Rate: £13.12 per hour
• Shift / Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Training Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm)

About The Role

All Square Recruitment is excited to partner with a reputable client based in Colchester, Essex, to recruit a reliable and hands‑on Warehouse Operative. This is a fantastic temporary‑to‑permanent opportunity offering genuine long‑term stability, working within a busy warehouse and production environment. The role is primarily focused on general warehouse duties, with occasional forklift operation making up part of your responsibilities, so you’ll join a friendly and supportive management team that values consistency and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general warehouse duties, including goods‑in, picking, and organising stock within a busy production environment
• Load goods into the warehouse in a timely and organised manner
• Operate a Forklift safely and efficiently as required, supporting wider warehouse operations
• Work within a fast‑paced goods‑in department, supporting daily operational demands
• Collaborate closely with the wider team to ensure goods are handled and processed efficiently
• Carry out manual handling duties, including the regular lifting of items up to 25kg
• Adhere strictly to health & safety and manual handling guidelines at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with warehouse procedures

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• A valid, in‑date Forklift licence is essential
• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative or within a warehouse/logistics environment is highly desirable
• Comfortable and confident with manual handling, including regularly lifting up to 25kg
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication skills, reliability, and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work within a busy goods‑in and production environment

Benefits & Working Environment

• Temporary‑to‑permanent contract with genuine progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive management team
• Consistent working hours with regular overtime available
• Free on‑site parking and good transport links
• Busy, team‑focused warehouse and production environment