Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (OX11)
Salary: £118 per day PAYE
Contract: 6 Month Temporary Contract with Potential to Become Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours per Week
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
No weekend work required, although occasional overtime may be available.

Join a Leading National Organisation

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Assistant / Stores Operative to join a busy and well-established warehouse operation based in Didcot. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with warehouse or stores experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service and maintaining high standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring stock is received, stored, maintained and distributed safely and accurately. This position offers long-term prospects, with the potential to secure a permanent opportunity for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods and materials.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders accurately within agreed timescales.
• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out stock checks and inventory verification activities.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using warehouse systems and manual documentation.
• Supporting the organisation and upkeep of warehouse storage areas.
• Ensuring all products and materials are correctly labelled and stored.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and in line with company procedures.
• Assisting with general warehouse administration and data entry tasks.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve operational targets.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous warehouse, stores, logistics or stock control experience.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Basic IT and data entry skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Manual handling experience is advantageous.
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence is highly desirable. Candidates with current or recent forklift operating experience will be particularly of interest to the client.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment and mechanical handling equipment (MHE) is beneficial.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Why Apply?

• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• No regular weekend working.
• Long-term assignment with potential for a permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a respected national organisation.
• Supportive team environment.
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact within a busy operation.

If you're looking for a hands-on warehouse role where no two days are the same and you can develop your logistics and warehousing skills within a professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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