Warehouse Operative - Early Shift

Hertfordshire County Council; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a temporary assignment from 5th January to 6th February 2026. Responsibilities include picking, packing, and managing goods-in. Candidates must be physically fit and reliable, willing to work Monday to Friday. Training will be provided with a pay rate of £13.06 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to lift and move items safely.
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing stationery items for client orders.
• Replenishing shelves and managing goods-in.
• Using a daily pick sheet and trolley to locate items.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Early Shift (Temporary Assignment)

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Pay Rate: £13.06 per hour

Contract Dates: 5th January - 6th February 2026 (with potential for extension)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00

Weekend work may be required occasionally.

About the Role

We are seeking Warehouse Operatives to join a traditional warehouse team for a short-term assignment. This role involves manual handling and walking throughout the warehouse, so physical fitness is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and packing stationery items for client orders
• Replenishing shelves and managing goods-in
• Using a daily pick sheet and trolley to locate items in the aisles
• Transporting filled trolleys to the packing station for distribution

Requirements

• Physically fit and able to lift and move items safely
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

Training

Full training will be provided.

Getting There

The warehouse is a short walk from Welwyn Garden City train station and is accessible via local bus routes. If the shared car park is full, there is ample street parking available within a 5-minute walk.