Warehouse Operative - Temp to Perm

Brook Street; Paddock Wood; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift training provided

Job summary

Brook Street in Paddock Wood is seeking a Warehouse Operative on a temp-to-perm basis. The role involves picking, packing, loading, and unloading, with duties to maintain a safe, tidy warehouse and assist with stock control.

A full UK driving licence and physical stamina are required, and forklift training can be provided for the right candidate. The position starts at £14.00 per hour for 25 hours per week, with an opportunity to grow into a full-time role over time.

Qualifications

• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to perform physical warehouse duties.
• Forklift experience would be advantageous, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Safely handling and moving heavy engineered stone products.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
• Assisting with stock control and general warehouse duties.
• Undertaking local and nationwide deliveries when required.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure orders are fulfilled efficiently.

Skills

Driving licence

Manual handling

Teamwork

Customer service

Forklift training

Job description

Warehouse Operative (Temp to Perm)

Location: Paddock Wood
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 12:30pm (25 hours per week)
Opportunity: Temporary position with the potential to become a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week

Brook Street is currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a busy and friendly warehouse team based in Paddock Wood. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term career move, with the potential to progress into a permanent full-time position following a successful temporary period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Safely handling and moving heavy engineered stone products
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment
• Assisting with stock control and general warehouse duties
• Undertaking local and nationwide deliveries when required
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently

About You:

• Reliable, hardworking and punctual
• Comfortable carrying out physical warehouse duties and manual handling
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
• Confident driving a long-wheelbase vehicle
• Friendly and professional when dealing with customers
• Able to work effectively as part of a small team
• Forklift experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate

The Opportunity:

This role is ideal for someone looking to establish themselves within a growing business and develop a long-term career. The initial temporary period provides an opportunity to learn the role, become part of the team and demonstrate your skills, with the intention of moving into a permanent full-time position.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.