Warehouse Operative

Empowered Personnel; Coventry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowered Personnel in Coventry is recruiting a Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse on a 12 week temporary to permanent basis. You will handle picking and packing, aiming to process around 300 orders per day while maintaining accuracy and pace in a fast-moving environment.

The role is physically active, requiring stamina to stand and walk many steps daily. You should be reliable, punctual and able to work Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with pay at £13.46 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations.
• Ability to pick and pack high volumes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing approximately 300 orders per day.
• Preparing parcels for dispatch.
• Working with live orders and ensuring dispatch deadlines are met.
• Replenishing stock and carrying out general warehouse duties.
• Assisting with incoming deliveries and outgoing goods.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using inventory systems.
• Unloading containers when required.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Location: Coventry, CV3
Job Type: 12 week temporary to permanent
Pay rate: £13.46 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a busy and well‑established warehouse operation in Coventry on a temp‑to‑perm basis.

This is a hands‑on role, with picking and packing making up the majority of the working day. The successful candidate must be physically fit, accurate and comfortable working at pace, with the ability to pick and pack approximately 300 orders per day while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and packing approximately 300 orders per day accurately and efficiently.
• Preparing small, medium and large parcels for dispatch.
• Working with live orders and ensuring dispatch deadlines are met.
• Replenishing stock and carrying out general warehouse duties.
• Assisting with incoming deliveries and outgoing goods.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using inventory management software and database systems.
• Helping to unload containers when required
• Working closely with the Deputy General Manager and wider management team.
• Assisting with other areas of the business during busy periods.

About You

This is a physically active and fast‑paced warehouse role. You must be comfortable working to productivity targets and picking a high volume of orders throughout the day.

You Should Be Comfortable With

• Picking and packing approximately 300 orders per day.
• Walking approximately 10,000–15,000 steps per day, often at pace.
• Standing and moving around for most of the working day.
• Regularly moving up and down stools and small ladders.
• Handling and moving stock as part of normal warehouse duties.
• Assisting with container unloading when required.

What We’re Looking For

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Experienced in warehouse operations.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in an active environment.
• Comfortable working at pace and achieving daily picking targets.
• Accurate, even when working with high volumes of orders.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A good team player who is happy to get involved.
• Flexible and willing to assist with different areas of the operation.
• Looking for a long‑term position with the opportunity to become permanent.

Rate of Pay

£13.46 per hour

Job ID – WHSOPCV3