Warehouse Operative

Rapier Employment Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of workforce solutions is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Eastleigh, UK. This role offers a competitive pay of £13.49 per hour and involves responsibilities such as operating within safety protocols, loading and unloading materials, and using a forklift. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and valid UK driving license. The position is temporary with potential for extension or permanent employment. Reliability and a hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Forklift truck experience is essential.
• Must be legally allowed to work in the UK.
• Strong communication and IT skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Working safely at all times in compliance with site Health & Safety procedures.
• Taking responsibility for safety of self and others.
• Operating within site Personnel Safety Management Systems (PSMS).
• Picking & issuing materials to site.
• Delivering materials using a van or forklift truck.
• Participating in an on-call rota for site emergency material requests.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literate

Forklift truck experience

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Initiative

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Location: Fawley
Pay:専£13.49 per hour (paid weekly)
Contract: Temporary vacancy until year end, with potential for extension and permanent employment

Key Responsibilities

• Working safely at all times in compliance with site Health & Safety procedures
• Taking responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others
• Operating within site Personnel Safety Management Systems (PSMS)
• Picking & issuing materials to site
• Storing materials in racking & shelving locations
• Delivering materials to site using a van or forklift truck
• Loading & unloading materials using a forklift truck
• Manning the warehouse service counter
• Goods receipting & processing deliveries
• Data entry into the warehouse management system (SAP) & spreadsheets
• Dispatching materials
• Participating in an on‑call rota for site emergency material requests
• Working additional hours when required to support the customer
• Responding to ad hoc requests from management

What We’re Looking For

• Good numeracy, literacy, communication skills & attention to detail
• IT literate
• Forklift truck experience
• Ability to prioritise workload & work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative while knowing when to seek support
• A valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points (speeding offences only)

You'll be reliable, safety conscious, and looking for a hands‑on warehouse role with competitive weekly pay and potential long‑term opportunities – we’d love to hear from you.

Why Rapier? Because We Deliver! Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 35 years and is the UK’s specialist supplier of transport and warehouse workforce solutions to leading third‑party logistics organisations. As an equal opportunities employer, we pride ourselves on treating all employees fairly.

You must have the right to work in the UK for this role and will be required to partake in drug & alcohol testing.