Warehouse Operative – Nightshift

Absolute Sales; Darwen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension – 2% match

Holiday purchase scheme

Christmas shutdown

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Absolute Sales is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative on nightshift at the Darwen distribution centre. You will handle goods receipt, picking, packing and loading while operating a Counterbalance forklift and maintaining stock accuracy.

This role suits an experienced individual seeking a stable, long-term position with development opportunities. The role requires reliable, detail-focused teamwork, adherence to health and safety, and the ability to perform manual handling as part of a busy

Qualifications

• Counterbalance FLT experience is essential.
• Experience in a busy warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety in a warehouse.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable and hardworking approach.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Able to undertake manual handling and physical warehouse work.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and unloading deliveries.
• Picking, packing and loading customer orders.
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift safely.
• Moving and storing stock within the warehouse.
• Carrying out stock checks and reporting discrepancies.
• Completing quality checks on goods.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Following Health & Safety procedures.
• Support the wider warehouse team to ensure orders are dispatched on time.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Warehouse experience

Health & Safety

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Manual handling

Team player

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Operative – Nightshift

Counterbalance FLT

Location: Darwen, Blackburn
Salary: £29,000 basic competitive annual discretionary bonus benefits
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4:00pm–1:30am Friday 2:00pm–7:30pm
Permanent Monday to Friday No regular weekends

Join a Market-Leading Distribution Business

Our client is one of the UK’s leading distributors of thermoplastic sheet, rod and tubing, supplying customers throughout the fabrication, engineering and signage industries.

Backed by a globally recognised manufacturer of acrylic products, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, service and reliability and offers a stable working environment with low staff turnover.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Warehouse Operative to join the nightshift team at their Darwen distribution centre.

The Role

Working as part of a busy warehouse operation, you will be responsible for:

• Receiving and unloading deliveries
• Picking, packing and loading customer orders accurately
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
• Moving and storing stock within the warehouse
• Carrying out stock checks and reporting discrepancies
• Completing quality checks on incoming and outgoing goods
• Ensuring materials are stored safely and in the correct locations
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures
• Supporting the wider warehouse team to ensure orders are dispatched on time

What We’re Looking For

• Counterbalance FLT experience is essential
• Previous experience within a busy warehouse or distribution environment
• Confident and safe forklift operation
• Good understanding of warehouse Health & Safety
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and hardworking approach
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical warehouse work
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

Experience operating Schelling saws or CNC cutting machinery would be advantageous, although training can be provided.

Salary & Benefits

• £29,000 basic salary
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus linked to company, branch and individual performance
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a quarter
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension – contribution match 2%
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Christmas shutdown
• Free on-site parking
• Monday-to-Friday working
• Stable, long-term employment
• Training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced Warehouse Operative looking for a secure nightshift position within a successful and well-established business, we’d love to hear from you.