Warehouse Operative

GMS International; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a dedicated warehouse operative to join their busy team in Thurrock. The role is ideal for reliable candidates with manual handling experience. Responsibilities include compliance with company policies, picking and handling items, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must be available to start immediately and possess safety boots. This position offers the potential for long-term stability and progression in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a warehouse operative is essential.
• Able to lift and move boxes throughout the day.
• Must be comfortable using or learning a scanning system.
• Reliable and able to commute to Thurrock.
• Equipped with safety boots.
• No criminal record (DBS check required).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all company policies.
• Report any incidents to Line Manager immediately.
• Complete all required Health & Safety training.
• Pick, handle, and store records appropriately.
• Wrapping pallets and assisting with unloading.

Skills

Manual handling

Reliability

Attention to detail

Tools

PDA for scanning

Job description

A key client of ours is seeking a dedicated warehouse operative to join their busy team in Thurrock. This role is ideal for someone who is hardworking, reliable, and confident with manual handling tasks. If you are an experienced warehouse operative looking for ongoing work with the potential to become permanent, this opportunity is for you. You must be willing to work hard, show commitment, and go above and beyond for the company when required.

Working Hours

• 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm (with a one-hour lunch break)

Working Days

• Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

About You

• Experience as a warehouse operative is essential, however candidates who are eager and able to learn quickly will also be considered.
• Able to move and lift boxes throughout the day
• Comfortable using or learning a scanning system
• Available to start immediately
• Reliable and able to commute to Thurrock for an 8 : 00am start each day
• Equipped with safety boots
• As part of the onboarding process, a DBS check will be completed once you start, so please confirm you do not have a criminal record

Main Duties

• Ensure full compliance with all Company Policies including Health & Safety, Quality, Information Security, Site Security, Environmental, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and People Policies
• Report any Health & Safety, Quality, Information Security, Environmental or Business Continuity incidents or near misses to your Line Manager immediately
• Complete all required Health & Safety and compliance training
• Pick, handle, and store records in the appropriate manner
• Maintain excellent attention to detail
• Picking at height
• Using a PDA for scanning
• Wrapping pallets
• Assisting with unloading MEWP
• PPE must be worn at all times
• Full training provided on site

If you are a committed warehouse operative seeking long-term stability and progression within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you