Warehouse Operative

Selkent; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days + bank holidays

Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits

Bonus schemes

Team Member of the Month

Fully stocked staff kitchen

Supportive environment

Job summary

Selkent Fastenings is seeking reliable Warehouse Operatives to join our Sittingbourne team. You will move goods through the warehouse—from receiving deliveries and putting stock away to picking, packing and dispatching customer orders—in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

This is a permanent, full-time role with 8-hour shifts starting from 11:00am, Monday to Friday. We offer a supportive, team-focused culture, safety-first procedures, and opportunities to develop within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Punctuality and reliability essential.
• Attention to detail required for accuracy.
• Organised and able to manage competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and dispatching orders accurately.
• Receiving and inspecting deliveries.
• Reporting shortages, damages or stock issues promptly.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following health and safety requirements.
• Using warehouse equipment and machinery where trained.
• Collaborating with colleagues to meet daily targets.
• Carrying out other warehouse duties when required.

Skills

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Communication

Proactiveness

Fast-paced

Procedures compliance

Computer literacy

Tools

Stock-control systems

Job description

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £13.50 p/h

Hours: Flexible 8 hour shifts (not including break), starting from 11:00am Monday - Friday.

About Selkent Fastenings

Selkent Fastenings is a growing, customer-focused supplier of construction fixings, tools, PPE and site consumables.

We pride ourselves on delivering a responsive, reliable and high-quality service to our customers. Our continued growth is driven by a committed team who work together, take responsibility and constantly look for better ways of doing things.

Our core values are:

Ultra Responsive – We act quickly and go further to help keep our customers’ sites productive and on schedule.

Deliver Excellence – We aim to provide first-class service, sustainable solutions and high-quality products.

Empowering – We trust our people to take ownership, make decisions and achieve their goals.

United – We work as one team, supporting each other and moving in the same direction.

Pioneering – We continuously look for opportunities to innovate, improve and drive positive change.

About the role

We are looking for reliable and motivated Warehouse Operatives to join our Sittingbourne team.

You will support the accurate and efficient movement of goods through the warehouse, from receiving deliveries and putting stock away to picking, packing and dispatching customer orders.

This is a hands-on role within a busy warehouse environment. Accuracy, organisation, teamwork and a strong work ethic are essential.

Key responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Picking, checking, packing and dispatching customer orders accurately.
• Receiving and inspecting incoming deliveries.
• Reporting shortages, damages, discrepancies or stock issues promptly.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Using warehouse equipment and machinery where trained and authorised.
• Working with colleagues and managers to meet daily operational targets.
• Carrying out other reasonable warehouse duties when required.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is punctual, dependable and reliable.
• Takes pride in completing work accurately.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing tasks.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Has a positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach.
• Is comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced warehouse.
• Can follow instructions, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Has basic computer skills and is comfortable learning warehouse or stock-control systems.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and personal responsibility.

Desirable experience

The following would be beneficial but are not essential:

• Previous warehouse, goods-in, picking, packing or dispatch experience.
• Experience using warehouse or stock-control systems.
• Knowledge of construction fixings, tools, PPE or related products.
• Experience within the construction supply industry.
• A full UK driving licence.

Previous warehouse experience is preferred, but we also welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and the right attitude.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 23 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
• 2 x bonus schemes.
• Team Member of the Month award.
• Fully stocked staff kitchen with complimentary food.
• A supportive, team-focused working environment.

Equal opportunities

Selkent Fastenings is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.