Warehouse Operative (Nights)

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Wakefield is seeking a Warehouse Operative for their night team. The role involves picking, packing, and dispatching goods while adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have warehouse experience and preferably hold licences for material handling equipment. The position offers a salary of £32,103.21 with benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance program.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment is essential.
• Professional manner and reliability are required.
• Licences for material handling equipment are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Receive deliveries and handle paperwork.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately.
• Load trailers with goods in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the warehouse.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Basic numeracy skills

Licences for MHE

Tools

Counterbalance

Reach Truck

Pivot steer (Flexi/bendi/aislemaster)

Job description

Warehouse Operative (Nights)

Menzies Distribution Solutions is currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join our night team in Wakefield. The role involves accurate and prompt picking, packing, and dispatch of warehouse goods, along with various other tasks to maintain efficient and safe warehouse operations, adhering to the highest health and safety standards.

*** Licences and experience in Counterbalance, Reach Truck, & Pivot steer (Flexi/bendi/aislemaster) are preferable. ***

What You Need to Know:

• Salary: £32,103.21
• Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri Nights
• Working Hours: 20:00 – 06:00
• Hours: 46.25 hours per week
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days including bank holidays

Warehouse Operative Duties:

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Receive deliveries, check quantities, record receipt, and handle paperwork
• Pick and pack customer orders, dispatching with appropriate documentation
• Load trailers with goods in a timely manner
• Store goods from the warehouse floor into racking
• Handle products manually
• Sign off and accept responsibility for completed tasks
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the warehouse and outside areas
• Conduct stock integrity and quality checks

About You:

• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in a warehouse environment
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Professional manner
• Licences for MHE such as Articulated, Counterbalance, PPT, Bendi/Flexi are preferable

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

Inclusion:

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment. We encourage diversity and flexible working arrangements to support all employees in reaching their full potential.