Warehouse Operative

Pioneering People; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Permanent role

Training and development

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Pioneering People is looking for reliable Warehouse Operatives in the Ipswich area (Elmswell, IP30). The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.50-£14.00+ per hour and a permanent contract with a growing logistics client.

Key duties include receiving, unloading, picking/packing, stock control and maintaining safety standards. Training will be provided; forklift licence is advantageous and flexibility with shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hard-working and safety-conscious attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and physical fitness for manual handling.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred but not essential - full training given.
• Forklift / counterbalance licence advantageous.
• Flexible approach to shifts.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, unloading and checking incoming goods.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for despatch.
• Stock control, put-away and inventory accuracy.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse.
• Using handheld scanners / RF devices (training provided).
• Manual handling and operating equipment where trained (PPT, forklift if licensed).

Job description

Warehouse Operative / Elmswell, IP30 9HN / Competitive Salary of £12.50-£14.00 + Per Hour

Due to continued growth, our client is now seeking reliable Warehouse Operatives to join their team.

A well-established logistics provider operating successfully in the industry since 2007, our client specialises in comprehensive freight forwarding solutions, including their own LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation services by both air and sea.

They have dedicated warehousing facilities near Ipswich, and their own in-house trucking operation with a modern fleet of 10 trucks - all focused on delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and reliable end-to-end supply chain solutions.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary (typically £12.50-£14.00+ per hour / £25,000-£29,000+ pro rata depending on shifts and experience)
• Permanent role with a growing company
• Training and development opportunities
• Friendly working environment

Key Responsibilities of the Sales Warehouse Operative:

• Receiving, unloading and checking incoming goods
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for despatch
• Stock control, put-away and inventory accuracy
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse
• Using handheld scanners / RF devices (training provided)
• Manual handling and operating equipment where trained (PPT, forklift if licensed)

About You:

• Reliable, hard-working and safety-conscious attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and physical fitness for manual handling
• Previous warehouse experience preferred but not essential - full training given
• Forklift / counterbalance licence advantageous
• Flexible approach to shifts

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.