Warehouse Operative

ESPO Trading Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

LGPS pension

On-site parking

Parking nearby

Job summary

ESPO, based in Enderby near Leicester, is advertising for a Warehouse Operative to join the Selection team. You will handle goods in a fast-paced environment, including receiving, replenishment, returns and picking/packing to prepare despatch of sales orders.

This is a safety-critical role with drug and alcohol testing in line with policy. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a 37-hour week, a 37-hour shift pattern and a salary in the £25k range, with 10% shift allowance and

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment and knowledge of picking/packing practices.
• Current certificate of competence for MHE and ability to use powered and manual MHE safely.
• Ability to read/complete paperwork, work accurately with quantities and product IDs.

Responsibilities

• Handle goods receiving, replenishment and returns.
• Perform picking, packing and despatch preparation to meet customer requirements.
• Work as part of a team to ensure accurate stock handling and order fulfillment.
• Uphold safety procedures as a safety-critical post and adhere to substance testing policy.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Picking & packing

Manual handling

Team working

Safety awareness

MHE certification

Education

Certificate of competence for MHE

Job description

Organisation:ESPO

Work Location:ESPO, Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES

Salary:£25,629 - £25,824 (plus 10% shift allowance)

Working Hours:Full Time, Hours per week – 37

Shift Pattern: Alternating Shift Pattern:

Week 1: 6am-2pm Mon –Thurs, 6am – 1.30pm Fri.

Week 2: 2pm-10pmMon –Thurs, 1.30pm – 9pm Fri

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date:8th November 2026

About the Role

As a Warehouse Operative you will be responsible as part of a team for the completion of a range of duties throughout the warehouse, that facilitates, or are associated with, the handling of goods and the pick, packing and preparation for despatch of sales orders, to meet customer requirements and other related activities.

ESPO is one of the UK's largest public sector buying organisations, supplying a wide range of products and services to schools, local authorities and public sector organisations nationwide. From our 120,000sq ft warehouse in Enderby, we distribute thousands of products daily to customers across the UK.

We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious and motivated Warehouse Operative to join our Selection team. This is a hands‑on role where you will be responsible for various warehouse duties including, goods receiving, replenishment, customer returns and picking, packing

This role is a “safety critical post” and, consequently, subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. A copy of our Substance Testing Policy, Procedure and Guidance is available upon request.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Have experience in a warehouse environment. General knowledge of work and practices in a picking and packing distribution warehouse.
• Current certificate of competence for relevant MHE, according to requirements. Achieve satisfactory assessments for appropriate use of powered and manual MHE where relevant
• Can read and complete paperwork accurately. Are numerate and able to work accurately with product identification, volumes and quantities.
• Are methodical and committed to safe working practices.
• Can work flexibly as part of a team.
• Can lift and carry items weighing up to 25kg in accordance with manual handling procedures.
• Demonstrate ESPO's values and commitment to excellent customer service.

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our customers. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are aDisability Confident Employer.

What we offer:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after 5 years' service), and a scheme to buy additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Great office location next to Fosse Park, with free on-site parking and easy access to M1 and M69.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Bernard Lowrey, Operations Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]