Warehouse Operative

SIG plc; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great salary with annual pay award

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 7.5%

Life insurance

Job summary

SIG Insulation & Drylining, a SIG plc company, is seeking a Warehouse Operative at our Leicester branch. You will be responsible for receiving, storing, picking and loading stock, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety standards.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help deliver excellent service to customers. The role emphasizes data accuracy, careful stock management, and flexible support across tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid forklift licence – desirable.
• Good data accuracy, numeracy, and basic IT skills.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or yard role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deliveries: unloading and loading vehicles at the branch.
• Receive and store goods in correct warehouse locations.
• Prepare customer orders and load them onto vehicles.
• Sign for deliveries and report stock breakages.
• Maintain accurate stock records.
• Keep warehouse environment clean, safe and organized.
• Perform daily checks and maintain handling equipment safely.
• Support stocktaking and overtime as required.

Skills

Data accuracy

Numeracy

IT skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer-focused

Health & safety

Flexible

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

At SIG Insulation & Drylining, we are one of the UK's leading suppliers of specialist building materials, focused on interiors, insulation, and construction solutions. With decades of expertise, a vast branch network, and a commitment to outstanding customer service, we're more than a distributor — we're a trusted partner helping our customers deliver successful projects, every time.

Warehouse Operative

We are looking for a reliable and efficient Warehouse Operative to join our team, helping us maintain our high standards of service, accuracy, and safety.

What's the role?

As a Warehouse Operative you will be a key part of the day-to-day operations of the branch. Your role will focus on ensuring the receiving, storage, picking, and loading of stock is completed efficiently and accurately, contributing to the smooth running of the branch. You will work within a supportive and safety-focused environment, helping our team provide the best possible service to our customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting with deliveries in unloading and loading of vehicles at the branch
• Receive and store goods accurately in the correct locations within the warehouse/yard.
• Prepare customer orders according to sales requirements and load them onto vehicles.
• Sign for deliveries, report stock breakages, and maintain accurate stock records.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
• Carry out daily checks and maintain forklifts and other mechanical handling equipment in a safe working condition.
• Promote a "Everyone Safe, Every Day," culture by ensuring the safety of yourself and colleagues.
• Be flexible and assist with stocktaking and overtime as required.

What you'll bring:

A valid Forklift Licence – Desirable

Good data accuracy, numeracy, and basic IT skills.

Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Previous experience in a warehouse or yard role is advantageous.

A flexible and adaptable approach with a can-do attitude.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

A customer-oriented mindset and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

What we offer:

Great salary with annual pay award and staff recognition schemes

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period

A great pension, with SIG contributing up to 7.5% and up to 4x life insurance

Money saving with retail discounts via colleague portal

Share Incentive Scheme

Access to structured development through our training academies, Apprenticeships, and on-demand training via our Learning System

At SIG Insulation & Drylining, we recognise the value our employees bring. In return, you'll be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow, train, and build a long-term career.

SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider additional applications — we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.