Warehouse Operative

Savaria UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on retail, leisure & travel

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Savaria UK in Glasgow is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join a busy team and support receiving, storage and dispatch.

This entry-level role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on work, develops practical warehouse skills, and values a supportive, safety-conscious environment with training provided.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Awareness of health and safety within a warehouse environment.
• Forklift licence advantageous, but training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and booking in deliveries.
• Picking, packing and preparing goods for dispatch.
• Assisting with the refurbishment and preparation of equipment for reinstallation.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using internal IT systems.
• Supporting stock control activities and carrying out stock checks.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Keeping warehouse and storage areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following all health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure daily warehouse targets are achieved.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Positive attitude

Literacy & numeracy

Basic IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Health & safety awareness

Forklift licence advantageous

Tools

Warehouse management system (WMS)

IT systems for stock control

Job description

Location: Baillieston, Glasgow

Salary: £25,777 per annum (39 hours per week)

Join Our Team

Are you looking to start or build a career in warehousing and logistics? We're looking for a motivated and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our busy and friendly team in Baillieston, Glasgow.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in doing a job well, and wants to develop valuable skills within a warehouse environment. Whether you already have warehouse experience or are looking for the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help ensure goods are received, stored, prepared and dispatched efficiently, playing an important role in keeping our operation running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Receiving, checking and booking in deliveries.
• Picking, packing and preparing goods for dispatch.
• Assisting with the refurbishment and preparation of equipment for reinstallation.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using internal IT systems.
• Supporting stock control activities and carrying out stock checks.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Keeping warehouse and storage areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following all health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure daily warehouse targets are achieved.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Awareness of health and safety within a warehouse environment.
• Forklift Truck licence advantageous, but not essential as training may be provided.

What's In It For You?

• £25,777 annual salary
• 39‑hour working week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a wide range of retail, leisure, hospitality and travel discounts
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and develop