Warehouse Operative

ctrg; Penrith; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent distribution company is seeking a Warehouse Operative for its Kendal site. The role involves picking and packing products, operating equipment, and ensuring safety standards. With a pay rate of £12.21/hour and overtime, this position offers benefits including paid holidays, discounted shopping, and a supportive work environment. Flexible shifts available.

Benefits

Onsite heavily discounted shop

Up to 29 paid holiday days per year

Free onsite parking

Comfortable break areas

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must already have and hold a legal status to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing items ready for distribution.
• Moving cages and unloading products.
• Using computer, tablet, and handheld scanner.
• Manual lifting and moving heavy goods.
• Ensuring the warehouse is clean.

Skills

Manual handling skills

Basic communication skills

Basic maths skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our prestigious client Lakeland as a Warehouse Operative in the Lakeland Distribution Centre, Kendal, LA9 6NW.

Your pay rate and shifts as a Warehouse Operative:

• You will be paid £12.21 per hour with Overtime paid at £18.32 per hour - Time and a Half after 37 hours per week.
• We're open 7 days a week, between 6am to 10pm, and offer various shift patterns, including weekends. Choose a shift pattern that fits your lifestyle.
• Fixed and Part-time: possible - ask about availability

We offer subsidised bus travel from Penrith and Lancaster to our Kendal site, but if you have your own transport, driving can give you extra flexibility with your travel times.

Your role as a Warehouse Operative

As a Warehouse Operative you will be making sure the customers receive their orders on time and in excellent condition. You will also be a part of a dedicated team processing high volume best sellers from the warehouse. Your main tasks will involve but won’t be limited to:

• Picking and Packing items ready for distribution in line with set targets
• Moving cages and unloading products out of cases to fill the shelves
• Using computer, tablet and a handheld scanner
• Boxing items on a line/station ensuring products are carefully wrapped and secured ready for shipping
• Manual lifting and moving heavy goods
• Pushing and pulling equipment
• Preparing Heated Airers for home delivery
• Adhering to and upholding strict Health and Safety standards
• Ensuring the warehouse is always clean

Key Skills & Attributes we are looking for in a successful candidate

• Able to spend prolonged periods of time standing, walking, pushing and lifting
• Able to regularly lift and move light and large and/or heavy and large goods
• Willing to operate manual pallet trucks
• Possess manual handling skills and H&S awareness
• Good level of communication, with basic maths skills
• Confidence in using basic computer equipment
• Attentive to details, reliable and willing to learn
• PPE is required, but we will provide this
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must already have and hold a legal status to work in the UK

What are the benefits of joining us as a Warehouse Operative

• Onsite heavily discounted shop for Lakeland products
• Get up to 29 paid holiday days per year
• Becoming a part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and development
• Friendly, welcoming open and light working environment
• Hours that exceed your basic 37 hours in a week is paid at overtime rate 1.5 Weekly paid each Friday
• Free onsite parking while on shift
• Comfortable and well-equipped break areas

Location: Lakeland Kendal Distribution Centre, LA9 6NW.

At Lakeland, the values shape everything you do. Being passionate about bringing joy, creativity, and quality into everyday life. You will build trust through honesty and respect, embrace change with courage, and take pride in delivering exceptional experiences all within a welcoming environment. If you share similar values, contact us now.

ctrg has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We are a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Apply now to become a Warehouse Operative!

ctrg limited is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.