Warehouse Operative

HR GO Recruitment; Henfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment in Henfield is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative to join the team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role involves general warehouse duties, order preparation, labeling, and operating machinery to print designs onto carrier bags.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with computers, detail-minded, and willing to learn new processes. Own transport is essential due to site location; forklift licence is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Own transport is essential due to the site location.
• Willingness to undertake a variety of warehouse and production duties.
• A valid FLT licence would be an advantage.
• Experience with order picking, packing and dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general warehouse duties and support the day-to-day running of the warehouse.
• Pick, prepare and pack customer orders accurately.
• Print and apply labels to boxes, ensuring orders are correctly identified.
• Operate machinery used to print designs onto carrier bags.
• Feed carrier bags into the printing machine to maintain production.
• Monitor the printing process and ensure bags are processed correctly.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
• Use a computer to complete basic warehouse-related tasks.
• Assist colleagues and support other warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Previous warehouse experience

Basic computer skills

Reliable and hardworking

Team player

Own transport

FLT licence (advantage)

Order picking/packing/dispatch

Safety footwear not required

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 5:30pm

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

About the Role

Our client is looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy warehouse environment and is happy to support different areas of the operation. The successful candidate will assist with general warehouse duties, order preparation, labelling, and operating machinery used to print designs onto carrier bags.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable using a computer, have a good eye for detail, and be willing to learn new processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general warehouse duties and support the day-to-day running of the warehouse.
• Pick, prepare and pack customer orders accurately.
• Print and apply labels to boxes, ensuring orders are correctly identified.
• Operate machinery used to print designs onto carrier bags.
• Feed carrier bags into the printing machine to maintain production.
• Monitor the printing process and ensure bags are processed correctly.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
• Use a computer to complete basic warehouse-related tasks.
• Assist colleagues and support other warehouse duties as required.

Working Hours and Pay

• Days: Monday to Friday
• Lunch: 30-minute paid lunch break
• Pay: £12.71 per hour
• Contract: Temporary to permanent, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

• Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial.
• Basic computer skills.
• A reliable, hardworking and flexible attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Own transport is essential due to the location of the site.
• Willingness to undertake a variety of warehouse and production duties.
• A valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence would be an advantage.
• Previous experience operating machinery or working in a production environment.
• Experience with order picking, packing and dispatch.
• Safety footwear: Safety boots are not required for this role.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone dependable, proactive and keen to learn. The successful candidate will be happy to work across different warehouse functions, from preparing orders to operating printing machinery, and will take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

If you are looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position, this could be the role for you.