Warehouse Operative

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our county supplies team. You will pick, pack and dispatch customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a busy warehouse.

This hands-on role covers stock replenishment, goods receipt and inventory management, with emphasis on safety and customer service. We are looking for reliable individuals who work well alone or in a team, and who are comfortable with computer systems.

Qualifications

• A reliable team player who can work effectively both independently and with others.
• Able to carry out a range of hands-on warehouse duties, including regular manual handling tasks.
• Confident using computer systems and able to complete routine administration tasks.
• A proactive, flexible, and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and on time.
• Receive, store, and replenish stock as required.
• Record stock movements and complete stock checks.
• Identify and report stock or order discrepancies.
• Help to maintain a safe, organised, and efficient warehouse environment.

Skills

Team player

Manual handling

Computer literacy

Self-motivated

Job description

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Warehouse Operative

Job Reference: HCC625235

Salary Range: £25,615 - £25,958 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary for Term-time only £22,472 - £23,072 per annum)

Work Location: Bar End, Winchester

Contract Type: 1 x Permanent or 1 x Term-time only (40 weeks per annum)

Closing Date: 22 October 2026

The Role:

Join our county supplies team as a Warehouse Operative and play a vital role in ensuring customer orders are picked, packed, and dispatched accurately and on time.

This hands‑on role involves a variety of warehouse duties, including stock replenishment, goods receipt, inventory management, and order fulfilment. We’re looking for reliable and proactive individuals who enjoy a hands‑on role and take pride in maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service.

What you’ll do:

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and on time.
• Receive, store, and replenish stock as required.
• Record stock movements and complete stock checks.
• Identify and report stock or order discrepancies.
• Help to maintain a safe, organised, and efficient warehouse environment.

What we’re looking for:

• A reliable team player who can work effectively both independently and with others.
• Able to carry out a range of hands‑on warehouse duties, including regular manual handling tasks.
• Confident using computer systems and able to complete routine administration tasks.
• A proactive, flexible, and self‑motivated individual.

• Make a real impact - play a key role in our County Supplies's warehouse operation, ensuring the efficient delivery of services that support communities across the county.
• Join a friendly and dedicated team in a fast‑paced warehouse environment where no two days are the same.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here .

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Warehouse Assistant, Stock Control Assistant, Stores Operative, Distribution Assistant

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.