Warehouse Operative

Okarno; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in the UK seeks a Site Operator to join its Production & Warehouse team. The role involves picking, loading, and managing deliveries while adhering to safety regulations. Candidates should be experienced in warehouse operations and able to perform physically demanding tasks. Basic IT skills are essential, with familiarity in using warehouse technology being advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who thrives in a supportive, busy environment.

Qualifications

• Must be aware of health and safety regulations for warehouse environments.
• Experience with picking, loading, and dispatch processes required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting.

Responsibilities

• Pick, load, and stack products within the warehouse.
• Operate standard equipment and machinery safely.
• Manage incoming and outgoing deliveries accurately.

Skills

Awareness of health and safety regulations

Experience in warehouse operations

Ability to lift heavy items

Basic IT skills

Comfortable using warehouse technology

Tools

FLT (Counterbalance, PPT, Flexi Combi Lift)

Microsoft Excel

SAP or WMS systems

Job description

At Okarno we are looking for a Site Operator to join our friendly and dedicated Production & Warehouse team, helping to deliver high‑quality products to our customers safely and efficiently.

You’ll be working collaboratively but also independently, taking ownership of your work and bringing new ideas to improve how things are done. We’re looking for someone with a great work ethic who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being part of a supportive, hardworking team.

Okarno is part of Saint‑Gobain UK & Ireland, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and distributors of construction materials.

Shift Pattern

• Monday – Thursday: 6am‑2pm / 2pm‑10pm
• Friday: 6am‑1pm / 1pm‑8pm

Qualifications and Experience

• Awareness of health and safety regulations and best practices within a warehouse or production environment
• Experience and good understanding of warehouse operations and processes, including picking, loading and dispatch
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy items
• Comfortable using warehouse technology and standard equipment – experience with FLT (Counterbalance, PPT, Flexi Combi Lift) is advantageous but not essential
• Basic IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; experience with SAP or other WMS systems would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Picking, loading and stacking products within the production and warehouse areas
• Operating standard equipment and warehouse machinery safely and efficiently
• Managing incoming and outgoing deliveries – ensuring products are loaded accurately and safely
• Conducting basic maintenance checks and supporting routine housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean, and organised site
• Supporting operational processes such as inventory checks, packing, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance

About Saint‑Gobain

Saint‑Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, improving daily life through high‑performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. Whoever you are, and whichever Saint‑Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility? The world of work is changing. At Saint‑Gobain, we’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role – flexible hours, job‑sharing, or anything else that matters to you. We don’t promise to meet every request when recruiting, but we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we’ll be in touch to discuss your experience and learn more about you. We look forward to hearing from you.