Warehouse Operative - Forklift

Adecco; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a reliable Warehouse Operative to join a busy Aberdeen warehouse on a 12-week temp-to-perm basis, with an ASAP start.

You will handle picking, packing, goods receiving, stock organisation and heavy lifting, maintaining accuracy and safety. This role offers the chance to develop practical warehouse skills within a supportive team and could lead to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Good understanding of health and safety in a warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work at pace while maintaining quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and preparing stock for internal use and dispatch.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Receiving, handling and organising stock in the warehouse.
• Assisting with garment decoration/heating sealing where required.
• Ensuring orders and products are prepared accurately and to a high standard.
• Carrying out general warehouse and manual handling duties.
• Maintaining a clean, well-organised working environment.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Working with colleagues to meet deadlines.
• Providing additional support across the warehouse when needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Location: Aberdeen

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Duration: Ongoing Temp

Start Date: ASAP

Looking for Your Next Long-Term Warehouse Opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse team in Aberdeen.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous warehouse experience who is looking for stability and the chance to secure a permanent position. The role will initially be offered on a 12-week temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll be involved in everything from picking and packing orders to stock handling and garment preparation. We're looking for someone who enjoys keeping busy, takes pride in doing a job well and can become a dependable member of the team.

What You'll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Picking, packing and preparing stock accurately for internal use and dispatch
• Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing deliveries
• Receiving, handling and organising stock within the warehouse
• Assisting with garment decoration, including heat sealing
• Ensuring orders and products are prepared accurately and to a high standard
• Carrying out general warehouse and manual handling duties
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and well‑organised working environment
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Working closely with colleagues to meet operational deadlines
• Providing additional support across the warehouse when required

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, motivated and willing to get stuck in.

You should have:

• Previous warehouse experience
• A good understanding of health and safety within a warehouse environment
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy
• A reliable and punctual approach to work
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work at pace while maintaining quality
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The confidence to work independently when required
• The ability to carry out manual handling and other physical aspects of the rolePrevious experience with garment decoration or heat sealing would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience within a retail, stores or stockroom warehouse environment would also be beneficial.

Why Apply?

• £13.45 per hour
• Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role after the initial 12-week period
• Varied, hands‑on position
• Opportunity to develop additional warehouse skills
• Work as part of a busy and supportive team
• ASAP start available
• Great opportunity for someone looking for stability and long-term employment

Could This Be the Right Role for You?

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys being kept busy, has a strong work ethic and takes pride in being reliable.

We're particularly keen to speak with candidates who are looking for more than just their next temporary assignment. If you're looking for an opportunity where you can demonstrate your skills, become an important part of the team and potentially secure a long‑term permanent position, we want to hear from you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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