Warehouse Operator

Gi Group UK; Hertford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Hertfordshire is seeking a Warehouse Operator on a 6-month fixed-term basis. The role involves operating MHE, equipment checks, and ensuring GMP-compliant processes across a 12-hour shift rotation (days/nights) in Ware, Hertfordshire.

Shifts rotate between days and nights, with a 12-hour pattern over 7 days. A forklift licence with 3+ years’ experience is essential, as are Maths/English GCSEs and IT proficiency in in-house systems.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence required with at least 3 years of forklift experience.
• Maths and English at GCSE level or above.
• IT literate and able to use in-house computer systems.
• Able to use own initiative and suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse mechanical handling equipment (MHE) such as Highracker, counterbalance and ride-on trucks.
• Carry out equipment checks to ensure safe operation at all times.
• Keep work area audit-ready and compliant with H&S policies and GMP.
• Follow SOPs and ensure compliance with GMP.
• Complete electronic and paper documentation accurately and promptly.
• Carry out cleaning to prevent cross-contamination.
• Stay up-to-date with training and development requirements.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift experience

Maths/English GCSE

IT literate

Initiative

Attention to detail

MHE operation

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

In-house computer systems

Job description

Warehouse Operator

Based in Ware, Hertfordshire

Days and Nights rotational

FTC 6 months

From £16.76 to £21.36 (depending on the shift)

Our respected client, a global pharmaceutical company manufacturing a diverse range of products including medically critical sterile products, equipment and medicines that help to save the lives of millions of people worldwide. GSK are committed to moving Ahead Together and aim to have a positive impact on the health of 2.5 Billion people by the end of 2030. We are looking for candidates to join our team of exceptional individuals doing work that truly matters to the health of people worldwide.

The successful candidate will support the warehouse team. The role will involve the preparation of equipment, bulk manufacturing and operation of machinery meeting the compliance of quality standards.

Shifts available

Rotational 12 hours moving between days & nights across 7 days

Your responsibilities will consist of but not limited to

• To operate warehouse mechanical handling equipment (MHE) such as Highracker, counterbalance and ride-on pedestrian trucks as appropriate
• To perform all equipment checks to ensure their safe operation at all times
• To ensure the work area is audit ready and compliant at all times with our client's H&S policies and procedures
• Follow all SOPs and act at all times safely and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Completion of both electronic and paperwork documentation with accuracy and in a timely manner
• To carry out strict cleaning activities to ensure no cross contamination
• Stay up-to-date with all training and continual learning requirements

The following are essential to the role

• Forklift Licence required and a minimum of 3 years of Forklift experience required
• Maths and English at GSCE level or above (or equivalent)
• IT literate - Ability to use in house computer systems competently (full training is provided)
• Able to use own initiative - our client readily welcomes and encourages staff to provide suggestions on ways their role can be improved.
• Attention to detail and be able to follow strict and compliant ways of working

All roles are recruited on a temporary basis.

Why GSK?

GSK success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We're committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

GSK is open to all talent and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the US, we also adhere to affirmative action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).

Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.