Warehouse Operative

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Reading seeks a Warehouse Operative to handle picking, packing, and various warehouse duties. This temporary position offers regular hours with potential for permanence, requiring experience, teamwork, and effective communication skills while adhering to safety guidelines. Applicants should have their own transport due to the company's location.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Consistent Monday to Friday working hours

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience working as a Warehouse Operative.
• Preferred: A valid forklift license (counterbalance or reach).

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing various metal items according to order specifications.
• Operating warehouse machinery, especially the counterbalance forklift.
• Maintaining tidiness and organizing stock.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Tools

Forklift License

Job description

Job Title:Warehouse Operative

Working Hours:Monday - Friday, working either 6am-3pm or 9am-6pm.

Salary:£13.07 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and Packing:Accurately selecting and packing various metal items according to order specifications, ensuring they are ready for dispatch.
• Labelling and checking quantityof stock and filling in paperwork.
• Operating warehouse machinery, in particular the Counterbalance Forklift. (preferred not essential)
• Following Instructions:Adhering to, order details, and general warehouse procedures.
• Teamwork and Independence:Working effectively both as part of a team to achieve common goals and independently when required to complete individual tasks.
• General Warehouse Duties:Undertaking a range of warehouse tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the facility. This includes maintaining tidiness, organizing stock, and other related duties.
• Heavy Lifting:Performing tasks that may involve some heavy lifting of metal items, up to 25kg.
• Communication:Maintaining excellent communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and follow instructions accurately.
• Safety Awareness:Adhering to all health and safety regulations and procedures within the warehouse environment.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Essential:Previous experience working as a Warehouse Operative.
• Preferred:A valid forklift license (counterbalance or reach).
• Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when picking, packing, and labelling stock.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to undertake some heavy lifting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to understand and follow instructions.
• A proactive and reliable work ethic.
  

Other Requirements

• Essential:Own transport due to the company's location on the outskirts of Reading (RG7)
• Flexibility:A willingness to undertake a variety of warehouse tasks as required.
  
  

Benefits

• Consistent Monday to Friday working hours.
• Free on-site parking.
• 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
  
  

This is a temporary position that could lead to a permanent role after a qualifying period.

• PLEASE Note that site is due to move to Basingstoke in the next few months.
  
  

M4 Recruitment are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Permission to place an advertisement for the above-mentioned position has been obtained by the client.

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