Warehouse Operative

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent tissue converter as a Warehouse Operative in Leyland! This exciting role involves safe material handling, updating IT systems, and supporting warehouse operations. Ideal candidates will hold a valid FLT licence, possess FMCG warehouse experience, and demonstrate problem-solving skills. The company values clear communication and personal development, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while enjoying structured pay scales, benefits, and opportunities for progression. Don't miss out on being part of this innovative workplace!

Benefits

Structured pay scales with opportunities for progression

AE Pension scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Product discount

Company shop

Free flu jab vouchers

Supported Personal Development

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid FLT licence and have FMCG warehouse experience.
• Self-starter with computer literacy and a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Safe movement of materials and updating IT systems in real time.
• Provide support in the warehouse environment per business needs.

Skills

FLT licence

FMCG warehouse experience

Manual Handling Equipment (MHE)

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Location: Leyland

Salary: £31,941 (£13.00 per hour) + Benefits

Contract: Permanent – Full Time

Hours: 47.25 hours per week. Monday - Friday plus every fourth Saturday.

Rotational shift pattern: Week 1: 06.00 – 15.00 / Week 2: 15.00 – 00.00

To be considered for this role you must hold a valid FLT licence.

We are seeking two Warehouse Operatives to join our enthusiastic team in Leyland. This is an exciting opportunity which encompasses all elements within the production environment, including the safe movement of materials, utilising Manual Handling Equipment (MHE), ensuring IT systems are updated in real time and providing support within the warehouse environment in line with business requirements.

About you

If you hold a valid FLT licence, have previous FMCG warehouse experience, and have a passion to deliver high quality outputs, then we would love to hear from you! You will be customer focused with sound knowledge of safe working practices within warehousing environments. A self-starter who is computer literate, you will have a flexible approach to tasks and will be able to think laterally in order to solve problems. An effective communicator with great attention to detail, you will be comfortable prioritising your workload in a fast-moving environment.

About Us

The UK’s leading independent tissue converter, producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll and facial tissue products for most of the UK’s major grocery retailers. We currently have five manufacturing sites in Blackburn, Leyland, Leicester, Flint and Bridgwater. Our vision is to deliver the best possible value to the UK consumer on essential everyday tissue products. We are shaking up traditional tissue brands by delivering the quality the consumer wants for the price they want to pay. We ask every individual to do one thing better every day, empowering them through clear communication, personal development opportunities and strong ethical business values.

Employee Benefits

• Structured pay scales with opportunities for progression
• AE Pension scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Product discount
• Company shop
• Free flu jab vouchers
• Supported Personal Development

We are committed to the equal treatment of its workforce and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the team.