Warehouse Operative

Winsford
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (36.25 hours per week)
£25,000 per annum + optional overtime
Sector: Engineering / Warehouse / Logistics

Are you a reliable and detail-focused Warehouse Operative with experience in warehouse operations and stock handling? This Warehouse Operative role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting business operations by ensuring stock is accurately received, stored, picked and dispatched while maintaining a safe and organised warehouse environment.

This position would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, efficiency and delivering excellent service.

What you'll be doing

As a Warehouse Operative, you'll take responsibility for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of warehouse operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Receiving, unloading, checking and storing incoming deliveries, reporting any discrepancies promptly
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders accurately for dispatch or collection
• Loading and unloading lorries and containers using forklift trucks where required
• Safely storing stock within warehouse racking and designated holding areas
• Carrying out regular inventory controls, stock checks and cycle counts to maintain stock accuracy
• Maintaining accurate stock records and updating warehouse systems
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and carrying out routine equipment checks
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and compliant with health and safety procedures
• Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently
• Following company procedures, quality standards and warehouse regulations
• Identifying opportunities to improve warehouse processes and operational efficiency
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations

About you

To succeed as a Warehouse Operative, you'll bring a proactive attitude, strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, along with:

• Previous experience working in a warehouse or logistics environment
• Experience with stock control and inventory management
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)
• Experience using warehouse management systems or inventory software
• Counterbalance and Reach Forklift licences (preferred)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• A positive, energetic and enthusiastic approach to work
• Full UK driving licence (advantageous)

What's in it for you?

This Warehouse Operative position offers more than just a job — it's an opportunity to join a successful and supportive business where your contribution is valued.

• Competitive salary of £25,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working hours – no evenings or weekends
• Optional overtime opportunities to increase earnings
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay, increasing with service
• Medicash Healthcare Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career development

If you are interested in this Warehouse Operative role and feel you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel, who are acting as an employment agency.

Warehouse Operative | Winsford | Engineering / Warehouse / Logistics