Warehouse Operative 03/09/2025 Closed

Rutland Plastics Ltd.; Oakham; On-site; GBP 19,010; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Oakham is seeking an individual for a warehouse role focused on detail and safety. The ideal candidate will be responsible for loading, unloading, and proper documentation of goods, demonstrating proactive communication and collaboration. Experience in warehouse operations and IT proficiency is preferred. The working shifts are rotating weekly, with a pay rate of £13.80 per hour. Applications should be submitted with a CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Good general understanding of warehouse operations.
• Competent IT skills using MS Office and Google Drive.
• Reach/Bendi/Flexi trained staff preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Champion housekeeping to maintain a safe warehouse environment.
• Loading/unloading vehicles in accordance with delivery manifests.
• Ensure goods are received, stored and dispatched correctly.
• Complete and document warehouse activities accurately.
• Engage with new warehouse/company procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Collaboration skills

IT skills (MS Office, Google Drive)

Job description

We are looking for an individual with an eye for detail, someone who possesses a ‘do it once; do it right’ mindset, where you will play a hands‑on role in the success of your team.

Ideally, you will have recent experience of working in a similar environment.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Champion housekeeping to maintain a safe warehouse environment.
• Loading/unloading vehicles in accordance with delivery manifests.
• Ensuring that goods are received, stored and dispatched correctly.
• Physical completion and accurate documentation of warehouse activities.
• Question at every materials transaction; ‘Does this feel right? Is this safe? Is this the standard I would expect? etc’.
• Actively engaging with new warehouse/company procedures.
• Work closely at all levels to optimise our warehouse and logistics operation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good general understanding of our warehouse operations.
• A proactive attitude communication and collaboration at all levels.
• Be a role model for Rutland Plastics Values and associated Behaviours.
• Competent IT skills using MS Office, Google Drive and Production systems.
• Reach / Bendi / Flexi trained staff preferred but not essential.

Working Shifts : 5:48am – 2:00pm / 1:48pm – 10:00pm rotating weekly.

Pay rate : £13.80 per hour

Applications for this position should be made by sending your latest CV and covering letter.

The closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 30th September, although interviews may take place before this date for suitable candidates.