Warehouse Operative (Fixed Day Shift)

Posted 19 May 2025
Salary Monday – Friday to core 37.5 hours weekly - £12.23 per hour, over core hours weekly £18.35 per hour.
LocationPeterborough
Job type Temp
Discipline Warehousing & Logistics
ReferenceJ1066

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Experienced Warehouse Operatives with skills in picking, packing, dispatch, shipping, goods in/out, returns & quality checking, and loading/unloading. The role will involve manual handling of goods, basic computer use, and general warehouse duties.

Shift Patterns

This is a fixed day shift position with working hours from 06:00 - 14:00. (Some weekend availability may be required.)

Competitive Pay

  • 06:00–14:00 (Mon–Fri): £12.23/hr | Overtime: £18.35/hr

Role Responsibilities

(Training will be provided and rotation across departments where possible)

  • Picking: Using hand scanners to pick individual and wholesale orders

  • Packing: Preparing goods for dispatch according to guidelines

  • Dispatch & Shipping: Checking stock levels and processing outbound orders

  • Goods In/Out: Handling incoming and outgoing stock with accuracy

  • Returns & Quality Checking: Comparing finished products to specifications

  • Loading/Unloading: Manual handling of goods up to 15kg

  • Software Use: Basic computer use may be required

  • General Warehouse Duties: Housekeeping, safety checks, and teamwork

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in warehouse operations preferred

  • Ability to lift and move objects of up to 15kg

  • Basic computer skills

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to work well within a team environment

Day-to-day

  • Using hand scanners to pick orders

  • Preparing goods for dispatch

  • Checking stock levels and processing outbound orders

  • Handling incoming and outgoing stock with accuracy

  • Quality checking goods

  • Manual handling of goods up to 15kg

  • Basic computer use

  • Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and safety

Benefits

  • Weekly pay (every Friday)

  • Free onsite parking

  • Club Quest membership – access to health & financial wellbeing support

  • Career progression opportunities

  • Temporary to permanent opportunities

  • Supportive team environment

  • Accessible location via public transport