Warehouse Operative

phs Group plc; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 36,534,000 - 45,667,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

13 paydays per year

Virtual GP for you and your household

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

phs Group plc is hiring a Warehouse Operative in South Kirkby. The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday with no scheduled weekends. The candidate should ideally hold a Counterbalance forklift licence or be willing to train for FLT and join our Washrooms, Healthcare and Floorcare divisions.

The team will handle stock, paperwork, and coordination with drivers while maintaining hygiene and safety standards across the branch.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift licence or willingness to train for FLT.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet daily targets.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relevant paperwork and stock records.
• Prepare stock for drivers and keep stock areas tidy.
• Carry out stock takes and assist Operations Manager as needed.
• Liaise with staff and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Health and Safety

Pressure handling

Manual handling

Tools

FLT training

Job description

Warehouse Operative

South Kirkby

£12.75 per hour

Permanent | Monday to Friday | No scheduled weekends

We are looking for a full time and permanent Warehouse Operative. The ideal candidate would ideally hold a Counterbalance Forklift Licence or who is willing to go through the FLT Training to join our team to assist with our Washrooms, Healthcare and Floorcare Divisions.

The Warehouse Operative role at phs will involve:

• Maintaining the relevant paperwork.
• Preparing Stock for Drivers.
• Keeping stock areas clean and tidy always.
• Carrying out stock takes as and when requested.
• Carrying out any task deemed necessary by the Operations Manager.
• Liaising and form good working relationships with other members of staff within the Branch.
• Fully complying with current health and Safety legislation and procedures.

The ideal candidate for a Warehouse Operative at phs will have:

• The manual handling capability to handle large amount of stock daily.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Forklift licence.
• Health and Safety.
• To carry out all operations and activities in the prescribed manner.
• Use the correct tools and equipment for the operation including any relevant safety equipment or protective clothing.
• Report any defects in equipment or protective clothing immediately.
• Avoid improvising or taking short cuts which would entail unauthorised or unnecessary risks.
• Maintain a clean & tidy working area.
• Report accidents or near miss incidents promptly.
• Suggest ways of eliminating or reducing hazards.
• Cooperate with accident/incident investigations in order to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop a personal concern for their own safety and that of their colleagues.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get:

• £12.75 per hour
• Overtime opportunities
• 13 paydays per year (every 4 weeks)
• Virtual GP for you and your household
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with 'phs Perks'
• Training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in-house training
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total) plus a Buy / Sell holiday scheme
• Free Parking onsite so no parking costs
• Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more...

About phs:

Phs was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 63 years of business.

Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, Phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), Phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance.

At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.