Warehouse Support Operative

ActicareUK Ltd; Hereford; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Free lunch and refreshments

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and support

Private medical insurance

Company bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

ActicareUK Ltd in Hereford is seeking a full-time Warehouse Operative to join a welcoming team. You will focus on picking, packing and loading orders onto our fleet of vans, helping maintain clean, organized warehouse standards and ensuring accurate, on-time dispatch.

The role requires physical fitness, attention to detail and good communication with colleagues and customers. Monday to Friday, with overtime and 30-minute lunch breaks; 47.5 hours per week, onsite.

Qualifications

• Positive, hardworking, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong communication skills and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders using ride-on picking trucks.
• Pack and load orders onto delivery vans.
• Help maintain warehouse standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Job description

If you’re looking for a full-time role where you’ll be part of a welcoming and supportive team, Acticare is the place for you.

We are a family-owned and operated business supplying Care Homes with a wide range of consumables, equipment, and furniture.

Our motivated team enjoys collaborating to grow our company and, most importantly, enhance our clients’ experience.

With over 2,000 products in stock, we prioritize maintaining a clean, organized, and well-structured warehouse to ensure quick and efficient order dispatch.

Since our founding in 2006, we have grown steadily year-on-year as a forward-thinking company. We plan for sustainable growth while preserving our strong family ethos and culture.

About this Job

Join our welcoming Warehouse Team as a Warehouse Operative, where you’ll engage in various warehouse tasks, focusing primarily on picking, packing, and loading orders onto our fleet of vans.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment alongside our current Warehouse Operatives and Delivery Drivers.

This role demands accuracy and self-motivation, as picking stock by hand for extended periods is a key responsibility.

Excellent communication skills and pride in your work and workplace are essential.

You will handle products ranging from chemicals to beds and wardrobes within our multi-level warehouse.

The ideal candidate must be physically capable of all job duties, including lifting, using step ladders, and operating machinery.

This fast-paced role requires being on your feet much of the day while picking stock with high accuracy.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Pick orders using our ride-on picking trucks.
• Pack and load orders onto our delivery vans.
• Help maintain warehouse standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Positive, hardworking, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Full UK driving license not required but may be beneficial in the future.
• Forklift license not required but may be advantageous in the future.
• Strong communication skills and excellent customer service.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday (no weekends)
• 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM Friday
• Flexibility required; occasional paid overtime
• 47.5 hours per week
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Holidays

• 30 days (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 2 years of service.

Salary

• £32,700 per year

Benefits of Working With Us

• You are valued as an individual, not just a number.
• Paid overtime.
• Free lunch and refreshments.
• Free on-site parking.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and support.
• After successfully completing a 6-month probation, eligibility for private medical insurance and our company bonus scheme.

Additional Benefits

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discounts
• Private medical insurance
• Referral program

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person