Warehouse Operative

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in London is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support its Broadcasting & Events Team. The right candidate will be responsible for preparing, loading, and unloading lighting equipment for events. Strong organizational and customer service skills are essential. This role offers a comprehensive induction and a flexible rewards package, along with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Great company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Driven and able to work in a team or alone.
• Exceptional customer service skills required.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and load equipment for events.
• Maintain cleanliness in the warehouse and workshop.
• Perform PAT testing on equipment.
• Organize and store off-hired equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Basic electrical knowledge

Job description

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our Broadcasting & Events Team.

As Warehouse Operative, you will play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of hire and events, including preparing, loading, and unloading film and television lighting equipment.

Your duties will include:

• Cleaning and preparing equipment.
• Pre-programming and basic setup of equipment for live events/hires.
• Organized checking and storing off-hired equipment.
• Loading and unloading trucks and returning equipment.
• Maintaining a clean and safe warehouse, workshop, and storage areas.
• Operation of goods inwards and dispatch processes.
• Ensuring warehouse and job preparation paperwork is accurately completed.
• PAT testing.
• General warehouse duties.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry-leading flexible rewards package, including a generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards, and a great company pension scheme.

About You

If you join us, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive induction and training program, and work with you to identify your personal development needs and career progression plan.

What you will need from day one:

• Driven and happy to work alone and as part of a team.
• A keen eye for detail and ability to follow established working practices and processes.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to manage your own workload.
• Ensure professional standards are met even under time pressures.
• Basic electrical knowledge/experience is desirable.
• Lighting, sound, or video equipment experience.
• Willing to undertake relevant training and development.
• Commitment to health and safety; knowledge of PPE requirements and COSHH is an advantage.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is a leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, with specialist operations in Europe. We serve various sectors including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and turn what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values. We rely on you to look after our customers, and in return, we take good care of you. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, providing equality of opportunity, and fostering a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing are important. We support initiatives like our mental health awareness campaign, first-aider program, and offer access to a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, counseling services, and financial wellbeing support.