Warehouse Operatives

TSR Recruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reputable client exposure

Support from TSR Ipswich Ltd and AM2PM

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

TSR Ipswich Ltd is recruiting Warehouse Operatives for a reputable client based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This is a great opportunity for reliable, hardworking individuals who enjoy a fast-paced warehouse environment and hands-on duties.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, handballing and decanting stock, moving and sorting goods, and ensuring orders are ready on time. Inductions are required before starting, with a fortnightly rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
• Handballing and decanting experience advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to handle up to 30 kg.
• Reliable transport to meet shift times.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Handballing stock and decanting from containers or pallets.
• Moving, sorting and organising stock within the warehouse.
• Preparing goods for dispatch and ensuring orders are ready on time.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following health and safety procedures and site rules.
• Carrying out general warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Handballing

Decanting

Attention to detail

Punctual and hardworking

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Good communication

Reliability/Transport

Job description

Warehouse Operatives - Bury St Edmunds - £14.44ph TSR Ipswich Ltd is recruiting Warehouse Operatives for a reputable client based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. We are looking for reliable, hardworking and motivated individuals to join the warehouse team. This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable with hands‑on warehouse duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Handballing stock, including manually loading and unloading goods.
• Decanting products from containers, pallets or packaging into designated areas or storage locations.
• Moving, sorting and organising stock within the warehouse.
• Preparing goods for dispatch and ensuring orders are ready on time.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following all health and safety procedures and site rules.
• Carrying out general warehouse duties as required.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, with a fortnightly rotating shift pattern:
Week 1&2: 08:00–16:00.
Week 3&4: 16:00–00:00.

Candidates must be available to work both shifts and alternate between them every two weeks. Ongoing afternoon/evening shifts may also be available for suitable candidates.

Site Induction

All candidates must complete a site induction before starting work. A site visit is required before the induction. Inductions may be arranged on the same day as the site visit or the following day, depending on shift requirements. Allow approximately 2 hours for the induction. The induction must be completed before the first shift.

Requirements

• Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in handballing and decanting is advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and repetitive lifting, including packages weighing up to 30kg.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude towards work.
• Reliable transport arrangements to meet shift times. Local bus routes serve Bury St Edmunds, but candidates should check timetables carefully, particularly for the midnight finish.
• Must have their own high-visibility clothing and safety boots, as these are essential for working on site.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a reputable client.
• Support from the TSR Ipswich Ltd and our partner AM2PM recruitment teams.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.