Warehouse Operative

Airswift; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Manchester for a 12-month contract, Monday to Friday day shift, 7.5 hours, with start times 07:00–10:00. You will work in a logistics environment handling, storing, filling, loading and dispatching goods with a strong focus on stock control and SAP ERP transactions.

The role requires previous warehouse experience, counterbalance forklift certification, and the ability to work safely in a busy, ISO-accredited site.

Qualifications

• Warehouse and logistics experience.
• Counterbalance forklift trucks operation.
• Stock control and inventory processes.
• Safely load and unload trailers and containers.
• Experience handling drums, IBCs, or tanker vehicles.
• ISO environment awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support safe handling, storage, filling, loading and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain stock control and perform SAP ERP transactions.
• Operate packaging filling operations for drums and IBCs.
• Operate counterbalance forklift and handle loading of trailers.
• Contribute to safety, quality, and inventory accuracy in an ISO environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Communication skills

Numeracy

Independent working

Tools

SAP ERP

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative Duration: 12 months Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shift, 7.5 hours, typical start times between 07:00 and 10:00, with flexibility to work alternative shift patterns in future Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

This opportunity offers the chance to work within a logistics and warehouse environment supporting the safe handling, storage, filling, loading and dispatch of finished goods and raw materials. The role has a strong technical focus across stock control, SAP ERP transactions, packaged goods filling operations, and counterbalance forklift activity. This position will contribute directly to safety, quality, operational efficiency, and accurate inventory management within an ISO-accredited environment.

Required Experience:

• Previous warehouse and logistics experience
• Experience operating counterbalance forklift trucks
• Experience loading export trailers and containers
• Experience working with stock control and inventory processes
• Experience working safely in a busy warehouse environment

Required Skills:

• Ability to receive, inspect and book in goods accurately using SAP ERP
• Strong inventory management and stock accuracy capability, including stock checks and cycle counts
• Ability to load and unload trailers and shipping containers safely and securely
• Capability to support filling operations for drums, IBCs and other containers
• Understanding of warehouse housekeeping, product movement and safe storage practices
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong attention to detail with a safety-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work shifts

Required Certifications:

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence or certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Experience filling drums, IBCs or tanker vehicles
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience working within manufacturing, chemical, lubricants or industrial environments

About Airswift:

Airswet is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.