Warehouse Operative

Interaction Recruitment; Marden; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking reliable Warehouse Operatives for a busy site in Marden (Tonbridge, Kent). The role involves moving pallets, loading and unloading vehicles, and preparing orders for dispatch within a fast-paced environment.

Training will be provided for operating warehouse equipment. Pay starts at £14.30 per hour during training and rises to £15.13 per hour once fully trained; shift pattern is 5 days on/2 off or 4 on/3 off, with midday to midnight hours.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual; able to work in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
• Willing to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets and products using a powered pallet truck.
• Load and unload vehicles and move stock to storage locations.
• Prepare products for dispatch and keep areas clean and organized.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Support team and assist with general warehouse duties.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Hardworking

Teamwork

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Follow instructions

Tools

Pallet truck

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Location: Marden / Tonbridge, Kent – TN12 area
Shift: 12:00 midday – 12:00 midnight
Shift pattern: 5 days on / 2 days off OR 4 days on / 3 days off
Pay: £14.30 per hour during training, increasing to £15.13 per hour once fully trained

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operatives to join a busy warehouse team.

This is a hands‑on role within a busy warehouse environment, supporting the movement, storage and preparation of products and ensuring goods are handled safely and efficiently throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Moving pallets and products around the warehouse using a powered pallet truck
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving incoming stock to the correct storage locations
• Preparing products and pallets for dispatch
• Moving completed orders ready for collection or delivery
• Assisting with goods‑in and goods‑out activities
• Checking stock and pallets as they are received and moved
• Ensuring products are stored safely and correctly
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and organised
• Keeping walkways and working areas clear and safe
• Carrying out basic checks on warehouse equipment before use
• Following company health & safety procedures at all times
• Working as part of a team to ensure stock is moved efficiently
• Supporting colleagues with general warehouse duties when required

This is an active and physical role, so candidates should be comfortable working on their feet for extended periods and working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

Training & Development

Training will be provided to enable you to safely operate the relevant warehouse equipment.

Pay:

• £14.30 per hour during training
• £15.13 per hour once fully trained

About You

• Reliable and punctual
• Hardworking and willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a busy warehouse
• Physically fit and able to carry out warehouse duties
• Safety-conscious
• Able to follow instructions and procedures
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Previous warehouse or pallet truck experience is advantageous but not essential

Own Transport Essential

Due to the location of the site, candidates must have their own transport and be able to drive to work.

The site is in the TN12 area and is not accessible by public transport, particularly given the shift times.

Please check your journey to the site before applying and ensure you can reliably travel to and from work for the full shift.