Warehouse Operative

Target Housing Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative to join their team in Rotherham. The role involves receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods. Candidates should be physically fit, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Opportunities for career development and benefits like mileage compensation and a contributory pension scheme are available.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Allocated training

Mileage compensation

Access to health and financial resources

Employer contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/logistics preferred but not essential.
• Good physical fitness; able to lift and move heavy items.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming deliveries.
• Pick and prepare orders for collection.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Perform regular stock checks.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic numeracy skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Pallet trucks

Job description

Warehouse Operative - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Location: Magna Warehouse Rotherham

Reports to: Head of Maintenance

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: £25,553 per annum

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods efficiently and safely, ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming deliveries for accuracy and quality.
• Pick and prepare orders for collection by Target staff.
• Safely and securely load goods onto collection vehicles.
• Load and unload goods from delivery vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks.
• Perform regular stock checks and report discrepancies.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation.
• Support other departments as required.

Requirements

Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment (preferred but not essential).

Good physical fitness – ability to lift and move heavy items.

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Flexible approach to working hours and tasks.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development
• Allocated training
• Mileage Compensation
• Access Membership to Westfield Health & Lifetime Financial
• Ability to apply for the Blue Light card
• Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted.

Please note, this is an internal opportunities only.

If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with

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Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible!

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks

Closing Date: 7th November 2025