Warehouse Operative

Gi Group; Eling; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Career progression

Employee portal benefits

Modern facilities

Job summary

Gi Group in Southampton is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our growing team. You will scan, sort and palletise parcels, ensuring accurate dispatch and tidy work areas. Flexible shifts and reliable attendance are essential.

The role offers competitive weekly pay with progression after 12 weeks, and a supportive team environment in a modern warehouse facility with benefits through our candidate portal.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Capable of following scanning and packing instructions.
• Physical fitness to lift up to 15 kg and handle manual tasks.
• Willingness to work Sundays and weekends.
• Reliable and punctual with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Scan and sort parcels (~2000 per shift).
• Build crates and palletise parcels for dispatch.
• Support safe, efficient warehouse operations in a team.
• Follow written instructions to meet standards.
• Load and unload trailers.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Location: Southampton, SO18

Join our growing team as a Warehouse Operative in Southampton. If you are reliable, hard-working, and enjoy variety in your work, we want to hear from you.

Pay Rates

• Standard: £12.71 per hour (rising to £12.79 after 12 weeks)
• Nights: £13.47 per hour (rising to £14.17 after 12 weeks)

Role Overview

• Accurately scan and sort parcels according to destination ( ~min 2000 parcels per shift)
• Build crates, palletise parcels, and ensure items are securely prepared for dispatch
• Support the safe, efficient operation of the warehouse as part of a collaborative team
• Utilise strong attention to detail and follow written instructions to achieve high standards
• Flexible shift patterns available, with variable start and finish times dependent on workload and parcel volumes
• Loading and unloading trailers

Key Requirements

• Able to communicate confidently in both spoken and written English
• Capable of understanding and following scanning, labelling, and sorting instructions
• Physically fit to handle manual tasks in a fast-paced environment and be able to lift up to 15 kg, when unloading trailers.
• Commitment to working Sundays and occasional Saturday's , with flexibility across all 7 days
• Reliable and punctual, with a positive approach to teamwork
• Flexible

Shift Patterns

• Inbound: Start times between 2pm - 6pm
• Twilight: Start times between 12pm - 4pm
• Nights: Start times between 8pm - midnight
• Shifts typically last 5-9 hours; longer hours may be required during peak periods.
• Due to the nature of the operation, start and finish times cannot be guaranteed in advance and will vary according to workload, so a flexible approach to working hours is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay and pay progression after 12 weeks
• Flexible full-time, part-time, and ad hoc working options to fit your availability
• Supportive team environment and opportunities to develop your skills
• Modern, well-managed warehouse facilities
• As part of the team, you'll have access to a comprehensive range of benefits through our exclusive candidate portal. Enjoy perks such as discounts, wellbeing resources, support services, and more, all designed to help you make the most of your career with us.