Warehouse Operative

Pertemps; Witney; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps in Witney is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative to join a busy team on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position and build a long‑term career within warehousing.

You will perform general warehouse duties including picking and packing, loading and unloading deliveries, and moving stock with pallet trucks, with manual handling up to 20kg. The role is physical and requires being on your feet across the shift.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift up to 20kg.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking with good attention to detail.
• Willing to learn to use pallet trucks and handle manual handling tasks.
• Aim to build a long-term career in warehousing and logistics.

Responsibilities

• General warehouse duties, including picking and packing.
• Loading and unloading deliveries and containers when stock arrives.
• Moving boxes and stock using pallet trucks.
• Manual handling and lifting of items up to 20kg.
• Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods.
• Preparing orders for dispatch.
• Updating stock records and inputting data accurately.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe and organised.
• Working with boxes and heavier equipment when required.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Attention to detail

Good time management

Tools

Pallet truck

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Location: Witney

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Monday–Thursday 09:00–17:00, Friday 09:00–16:00

Contract: Temp to Perm

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join a busy team in Witney on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position and build a long‑term career within warehousing.

This is a hands‑on, physical role involving plenty of movement, working with boxes and stock, and occasionally handling heavier equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• General warehouse duties, including picking and packing.
• Loading and unloading deliveries and containers when stock arrives.
• Moving boxes and stock using pallet trucks.
• Manual handling and lifting of items up to 20kg.
• Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods.
• Preparing orders for dispatch.
• Updating stock records and inputting data accurately.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe and organised.
• Working with boxes and heavier equipment when required.

About You

• Physically fit and comfortable lifting up to 20kg.
• Happy working on your feet and carrying out physical work throughout the day.
• Able to use a pallet truck or willing to learn.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Good attention to detail and able to follow instructions.
• Looking to build a long‑term career within the warehouse and logistics sector.
• Must live locally to Witney or have access to reliable transport due to the location.