Warehouse Operative

Safetykleen; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,000 per annum

Monday – Friday day shifts

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays off

5% contributory pension and life assu​

Private healthcare from day one

Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing-focused discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee recognition and referral

Job summary

Safetykleen Group in Maidstone is recruiting a Warehouse Operative. You will play a hands-on role, unloading and loading stock, managing inventory, and ensuring accurate stock records for industrial and automotive waste. The job requires teamwork and a proactive approach.

We offer a structured career path with opportunities to progress into logistics and service roles, plus a supportive environment where hard work is recognised and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Forklift/Counterbalance licence is required.
• Heavy lifting and manual handling experience preferred.
• Good teamwork and clear communication essential.

Responsibilities

• Unloading & loading of stock including cages and drums of industrial and automotive waste.
• Repacking of drums or containers.
• Checking of compliance sheets.
• Stock management of all branch stock.
• Item arrival and goods receipt processing ensuring stock is recorded correctly.
• Ensuring the maintenance and cleanliness of all areas.
• A great communicator who values teamwork.
• A good self-starter who works independently as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Self-starter

Heavy lifting

Tools

Forklift / Counterbalance Licence

Job description

• Location: Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

The Opportunity?

This is a varied and rewarding role, adding a lot of value to the team and business, a role where you’ll be recognised, developed to have a successful career within Safetykleen; including future opportunities to progress into logistics & service opportunities. If you love a hands‑on role and enjoy working as part of a team, then this is for you!

• Growth & Development: We don't just want you to work for us; we want you to grow with us. With ample opportunities to progress into logistics & service roles, your career path is in your hands.
• Team Spirit: Our team thrives on collaboration, and you’ll be a pivotal part of it. If you’re a team player, you'll fit right in.
• Recognition: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. We ensure our employees are always recognised for their efforts.

Benefits for Warehouse Operative

• Salary £27,000per annum.
• Monday – Friday day shifts.
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays off.
• 5% contributory pension and life assurance (3x salary).
• Private healthcare from day one.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support.
• Wellbeing-focused discounts, including Virgin Active gym membership, Gymflex, Tastecard, and major retailer cashback.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee recognition and referral rewards scheme.
• Training and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Job Responsibilities for our Warehouse Operative

• Unloading & loading of stock including cages and drums of industrial and automotive waste.
• Repacking of drums or containers.
• Checking of compliance sheets.
• Stock management of all branch stock.
• Item arrival and goods receipt processing ensuring stock is recorded correctly.
• Ensuring the maintenance and cleanliness of all areas.
• Forklift / Counterbalance Licence is required.
• A great communicator who values teamwork.
• A good self‑starter who works independently as required.

Please note that this role requires heavy lifting / manoeuvring of drums.

About Us

At Safetykleen, we provide essential parts cleaning, waste collection and environmental advisory services that help customers reduce their environmental footprint and boost operational performance.

With operations in 15 countries and over 1 million services delivered each year, you’ll be joining a stable, growing business with a fast‑paced, high‑impact and agile environment, where sustainability and long‑term customer partnerships are at the heart of what we do.