Warehouse Operative

Coveris - Gainsborough; Willingham by Stow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave (increases with 1

Company pension scheme

Medicash healthcare scheme

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance 4x salary

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Coveris Gainsborough is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operative to join the team. You will manage end-to-end warehouse logistics—from raw materials intake to production support and dispatch to a large customer network—while maintaining high accuracy and safety standards.

The role requires a full UK driving licence (essential) and experience with reach/counterbalance trucks; forklift training can be provided. You will work in a fast-paced environment that values accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience of using reach and counterbalance trucks highly desirable.
• Forklift, Reach or VNA certificate - preferred but training can be given to update.
• Have previous warehouse experience (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end warehouse logistics from raw materials to dispatch to customers.
• Intake and unloading of raw material.
• Storage of material in racking.
• Transport of goods between the warehouse and production environments.
• Loading finished goods for customer dispatch.
• Collate orders to customer requirements with high accuracy.
• Maintain and control warehouse stock levels.
• Work to tight schedules and deadlines to support customer requirements.
• Carry out general housekeeping and health & safety procedures.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and 5S audits.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Reach/counterbalance trucks

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Forklift trucks

Reach truck

Forklift certificate

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Coveris Gainsborough are looking for a motivated and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our Warehouse team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of accuracy andsafety.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for:

Ensure day to day requirements of end-to-end warehouse logistics from raw materials and goods-in, to supply production and finally dispatch of finished goods to our large customer network.

• Intake and unloading of raw material.
• Storage of material in racking
• Transport of goods between the warehouse into our production environments
• Loading finished goods for customer dispatch
• Collate orders to customer requirements with high level of accuracy.
• Maintaining and controlling warehouse stock levels
• Working to tight schedules and deadlines to support customer requirement.
• Carrying out general housekeeping duties across the warehouse
• Following and adhering to all Health & Safety procedures and company policies
• Ensuring effective shift handovers to maintain operational continuity
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards, including participation in 5S audits

What we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Experience of using reach and counterbalance trucks highly desirable
• Forklift, Reach or VNA certificate - preferred but training can be given to update.
• Have previous warehouse experience (preferred but not essential)
• Be safety-conscious and committed to following procedures
• Have a good eye for detail and strong accuracy levels
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills
• Be flexible and willing to support operational requirements
  

Why Join Coveris Gainsborough?

Coveris Gainsborough is a well-established manufacturing site and an important part of the wider Coveris business. You'll join a supportive team environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged.

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave (This will be increased by 1 day per full year of employment to a maximum of 28 days)

• Company pension scheme.
• Medicash healthcare scheme, providing support with medical, dental, optical and other health-related expenses.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering health and wellbeing support.
• Life assurance cover at 4x annual salary.

• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday - FridayWorking (Seasonal Saturdays apply in May, June & July)
• 12 hour shifts – 6-6 days, 6-6 nights.
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime