Warehouse Operatives - Picking and Packing

Quest Employment Ltd.; Corby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is recruiting Warehouse Operatives in Corby for a busy, premium warehouse handling luxury gift boxes, biscuits, wine and hampers. The role focuses on picking/packing orders, stock location, palletising and keeping a tidy, safe workspace.

The site runs a continental shift pattern with 12-hour shifts. Day shifts pay £13.54 per hour and night shifts £15.05 per hour, with overtime encouraged and bonus potential under the employer scheme.

Qualifications

• Picking and packing customer orders accurately.
• Putting stock away in the correct locations.
• Palletising goods ready for dispatch.
• Maintaining a tidy and organised working environment.
• Following site procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing customer orders accurately.
• Putting stock away in the correct locations.
• Palletising goods ready for dispatch.
• Maintaining a tidy and organised working environment.
• Following site procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Picking and packing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Warehouse Operatives – Picking & Packing

Location: Corby, NN18

Day Shift: £13.54 per hour | Night Shift: £15.05 per hour

We are recruiting Warehouse Operatives to join a busy, high-quality warehouse operation in Corby, supporting a well-established luxury food, gifting and retail business.

This is a great opportunity to work with premium products, including luxury biscuit boxes, wine and gift hampers, in a clean and organised warehouse environment.

The Role

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Picking and packing customer orders accurately.

• Putting stock away in the correct locations.

• Palletising goods ready for dispatch.

• Maintaining a tidy and organised working environment.

• Following site procedures and health and safety guidelines.

No heavy lifting is involved, as the products are primarily luxury gift boxes, biscuits, wine and hampers.

Shift Patterns & Pay

The role operates on a continental shift pattern, working 12-hour shifts.

Day Shift

• Hours: 10:00–22:00

• Pay: £13.54 per hour

Night Shift

• Hours: 22:00–10:00

• Pay: £15.05 per hour

Continental Shift Rota

The rota alternates over two weeks:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.

• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

You must be able to commit to the full shift pattern and follow the rota provided by the on-site team.

Overtime opportunities are available and encouraged. Any additional shifts must be agreed with your shift manager in advance.

Bonus Incentive Scheme

An additional bonus scheme is available for eligible candidates:

• 28 September–16 November: £50 accrued per week.

• 23 November–21 December: £100 accrued per week.

Bonuses are paid monthly, while wages are paid weekly.

To qualify for the bonus, you must:

• Attend all booked shifts.

• Have no health and safety concerns or conduct issues.

• Work a minimum of 34.5 hours per week, equivalent to three 12-hour shifts less the relevant unpaid breaks.

Bonus payments are subject to the scheme's eligibility requirements and applicable terms.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for reliable, hardworking candidates who:

• Have a good attitude and strong work ethic.

• Can work effectively as part of a team.

• Have good attention to detail when picking and packing orders.

• Can commit to the continental shift pattern.

• Follow workplace procedures and health and safety standards.

Previous warehouse experience may be beneficial, but reliability, commitment and a willingness to learn are essential.

Inductions & Immediate Opportunities

New candidate intakes and inductions take place every week, so we're continually looking for suitable people to join the team.