Job Title: Warehouse Operative / Picking & Packing Assistant
Location: [Insert Location]
Salary: £[Insert Rate] per hour / Weekly Pay
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary / Permanent
Shifts: Day Shift / Night Shift / Rotating Shifts Available
Start Date: Immediate Start Available


## About the Role
We are recruiting reliable and hardworking Picking & Packing Factory Workers / Warehouse Operatives to join a busy and fast-paced warehouse environment. This role is ideal for individuals who are physically fit, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently to meet daily targets.


You will be responsible for accurately picking customer orders, packing products to a high standard, preparing goods for dispatch, and supporting general warehouse operations.


## Key Responsibilities


### Picking Orders
- Accurately pick items from warehouse shelves using pick lists, handheld scanners, or voice-picking systems
- Locate stock quickly and efficiently within designated warehouse zones
- Check product codes, quantities, batch numbers, and descriptions
- Ensure picked orders match customer requirements
- Meet hourly and daily picking targets while maintaining accuracy


### Packing Orders
- Safely and securely pack products for dispatch
- Use suitable packaging materials including boxes, bubble wrap, labels, shrink wrap, and tape
- Inspect items for damage before packing
- Label parcels correctly for courier and delivery dispatch
- Ensure packaging meets quality and presentation standards


### Goods In / Stock Handling
- Receive incoming deliveries and unload goods
- Check deliveries against purchase orders or delivery notes
- Report missing, damaged, or incorrect stock
- Put stock away in the correct warehouse locations
- Assist with stock counts and inventory checks


### General Warehouse Duties
- Keep workstations clean, tidy, and safe
- Follow all health & safety procedures
- Support loading and unloading when required
- Operate pallet trucks or other equipment (training provided where applicable)
- Assist supervisors with urgent orders and priority shipments
- Work collaboratively with team members across departments


## Candidate Requirements


### Essential
- Previous warehouse, factory, picking, packing, production, or logistics experience preferred (but not essential)
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good timekeeping and attendance
- Physically fit and able to stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the shift
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic English communication skills
- Right to work in the UK


### Desirable
- Experience using handheld scanners / RF scanners
- Experience with KPI or target-based environments
- Manual handling experience
- PPT, LLOP, Counterbalance, or Reach Truck licence
- Experience in e-commerce, retail fulfilment, food production, or manufacturing


## Physical Requirements
- Standing for long periods
- Walking throughout shift
- Repetitive lifting and packing tasks
- Lifting items up to [insert weight]kg in line with safe handling procedures
- Working in ambient, chilled, or temperature-controlled areas depending on department


## Shift Patterns
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend overtime available
- 06:00 – 14:00
- 14:00 – 22:00
- 22:00 – 06:00
- Flexible part-time shifts available


## Pay & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Weekly or monthly pay
- Overtime opportunities
- Holiday pay
- Pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Temp to perm opportunities
- Staff discounts (where applicable)
- Supportive team environment


## What Success Looks Like in This Role
- High picking accuracy
- Consistent productivity
- Low error rates
- Safe working practices
- Reliable attendance
- Positive teamwork


## Recruitment Process
1. Submit application
2. Initial screening call
3. Interview / Registration
4. Right to work checks
5. Start work


## Apply Now
If you are dependable, motivated, and ready to start work immediately, apply today to join our growing team.