Warehouse Operative

Next Careers; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Warehouse Operative in South Ockendon for a 6-month temp contract. The role includes sorting parcels, loading/unloading stock, and adhering to safety guidelines. Candidates must excel in manual handling and teamwork. Benefits include discounts, clear career pathways, and comprehensive support. Apply now to join an inclusive environment that values every individual.

Benefits

25% off Next products

Clear pathways for career progression

Free onsite parking

Sharesave scheme

Discounts on high street stores

Qualifications

• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Ability to adhere to strict health and safety guidelines.
• Capacity to work quickly and think decisively.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort through sacks of loose parcels.
• Load and unload stock on and off vans and trailers.
• Pick and hang stock.
• Scan stock to allocated pallet labels.

Skills

Manual handling

Heavy lifting

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Pump truck

Other MHE

Job description

Description

• Warehouse Operative in South Ockendon
• Temp 6 Months Contract
• Pay between £12.51-15.37
• Career progression opportunity
• Amazing benefits and discounts

Next is one of the biggest and best known online and high street retailers in the UK. Our warehouses are the heart of our operation and we have a network of modern facilities employing over 9,000 people.

Hourly Rate:

Day Rate (Between 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM) - £12.51 - £12.81

Night Rate (Between 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM) - £15.01 - £15.37

You could also earn a productivity bonus!

Shifts

• Wed‑Sat / Thurs‑Sat 18:00‑06:00
• Sun‑Tues / Sun‑Wed 18:00‑06:00

About the role

Your responsibilities may include:

• Sorting through sacks of loose parcels (customer orders)
• Loading and unloading stock on and off vans and trailers
• Pick and hang stock
• Scan stock to allocated pallet labels
• Sort through customer orders and retail stock

We’re looking for a dedicated individual who:

• Will be comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting as well as using a pump truck and other MHE
• Is comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting
• Can adhere to strict health and safety guidelines.
• Will ensure they maintain a clean and organised workspace through a tidy as you go approach
• Has the capacity to work quickly and think decisively
• Can demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can show commitment to working efficiently to meet targets.
• Has a good eye for detail and attention to detail

Our friendly team coaches will provide you with full training and support so you can gain the skills and confidence to succeed in our fast‑paced environment.

What we can offer you

• 25% off a huge selection of Next products and up to 15% off branded products
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Free onsite parking
• Sharesave scheme
• Next Benefits Hub: a centralised platform for exclusive discounts on high street stores, trips and events.
• Comprehensive support networks: access to a wide array of internal and external resources including Retail Trust, Aviva, Digicare, Carers UK, Pride Network, Able Network, Hidden Disabilities, Sunflower and Wellhub (discounted gym memberships) plus many more
• Early access to Next sales

If you want to be part of a company that promotes an inclusive and inspiring environment where every individual feels valued and respected we encourage you to apply today.

What happens after you apply

After you apply, we will send you an Indeed message with a form to complete. We will review your application and, if we wish to progress your application, we will email you to schedule an interview.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive inspiring workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and a true sense of belonging. Our aim is to support every individual to reach their full potential whoever they are.

Please let us know if there is anything you need to help you feel prepared and confident for your interview by getting in touch with us by email on (please include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject line) or call us on. Line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm; Friday 9 am ‑ 4 45 pm. Excludes bank holidays.

We work closely with a number of major organisations to ensure we’re doing all we can. Such as: Stonewall, Help for Heroes, Business in the Community and Terrance Higgins Trust. NEXT is a Disability Confident Level 2 employer and has been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze award.

Please note: Certain roles within our organisation are subject to DBS and credit checks. You can find comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions on the official government website.