Warehouse Operative in Rochester)

New Appointments Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dependable Warehouse Operative for a dynamic team in Rochester. The role requires proficiency in picking orders, unloading goods, and maintaining safety. Candidates must have valid Counterbalance and Reach forklift licenses. Flexible shifts are essential. The ideal candidate enjoys being part of a team and has a proactive approach to tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse environment, ideally with palletised goods.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including stock control systems.
• Valid Counterbalance and High Reach Forklift licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Picking customer orders accurately.
• Unloading and racking goods received.
• Loading and unloading lorries.
• Maintaining a tidy and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Basic to intermediate computer skills

Valid Counterbalance forklift license

Valid High Reach forklift license

Understanding of stock control

Flexibility

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Immediate Start Available

Rochester

4 on 4 off - 6am to 6pm

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join a busy, fast‑paced warehouse team. You will work closely with multiple operational departments to ensure smooth warehouse and production support. You must have current Counterbalance and Reach forklift certificates, these can be in‑house but proof will need to be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Picking customer orders accurately
• Unloading and racking goods received
• Loading and unloading lorries
• Picking materials and ingredients for production
• Putting away pallets from production into storage
• Maintaining a tidy and safe warehouse environment
• Covering for team members when needed
• Assisting other departments as required
• Completing ad‑hoc tasks to support operations

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience working in a warehouse environment, ideally fast‑paced and palletised goods handling
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including familiarity with stock control systems
• Valid Counterbalance and High Reach Forklift licenses with solid recent experience
• Understanding of stock control and importance of accurate record keeping
• Flexible approach to work including shift pattern changes, cover for absences, and overtime

Personal Attributes:

• Self‑motivated and proactive with the ability to use your own initiative
• Willingness to take on various tasks as needed

If you are dependable and enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic warehouse setting, we want to hear from you.

Alternatively, please apply with an up to date CV, preferably in word format with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.