Warehouse Operative – Morning Shift, Training & Overtime

Gregory Distribution Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Training Courses

Retail discounts

Retail Trust Wellbeing Support

Free Uniform

Volunteer Day

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative for its Coalville site. Shift: Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:30. Competitive salary £27,580 per annum based on a 40-hour week, with overtime opportunities.

Overtime rates: £16.58/hr (Saturdays £16.58/hr, Sundays £19.89/hr). Premium rates £26.52/hr on Christmas/Boxing Day/New Year’s Day. The role involves operating forklifts, loading/unloading, stock handling, and using WMS/scanners to ensure accurate picking and dispatch.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Counterbalance trucks is preferred but training can be provided.
• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks to support warehouse operations (training provided).
• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently, handling stock per procedures.
• Use warehouse systems and scanners to receive, locate, replenish and dispatch stock accurately.
• Replenish and consolidate stock, assemble cages and store goods safely in racking.
• Assist with pallet breakdown, wrapping, labeling and general order prep.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment.
• Complete relevant paperwork and warehouse documentation, report defects or issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Load/unload

Stock management

WMS systems

Scanners

Communication

Tools

Counterbalance trucks

PPT trucks

VNA trucks

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative for its Coalville site. Shift: Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:30. Competitive salary £27,580 per annum based on a 40-hour week, with overtime opportunities.

Overtime rates: £16.58/hr (Saturdays £16.58/hr, Sundays £19.89/hr). Premium rates £26.52/hr on Christmas/Boxing Day/New Year’s Day. The role involves operating forklifts, loading/unloading, stock handling, and using WMS/scanners to ensure accurate picking and dispatch.