Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative Location: Thame Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break) Salary: £28k - £30k Contract: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our busy warehouse team. Due to the location of the site, a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is essential. This is a hands-on and varied role within a team of 7 warehouse professionals. The successful candidate will be flexible in their duties, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and willing to support all areas of the warehouse operation as required. A Counterbalance Forklift Licence would be beneficial but is not essential as training may be provided for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities • Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently. • Using handheld scanners and warehouse management systems to process stock movements. • Checking incoming and outgoing orders against delivery notes and purchase orders. • Receiving, unloading and storing deliveries. • Conducting quality checks on products and reporting any discrepancies or damages. • Preparing orders for dispatch and ensuring they are packaged to company standards. • Labelling, wrapping and palletising stock for shipment. • Loading and unloading vehicles safely. • Maintaining accurate stock records and assisting with stock counts. • Supporting regular inventory checks and stock reconciliation activities. • Ensuring warehouse areas are kept clean, organised and safe at all times. • Following all health and safety procedures and company policies. • Assisting with goods-in, goods-out and returns processes. • Operating warehouse equipment in a safe and responsible manner. • Working closely with colleagues to achieve daily operational targets. • Supporting other departments where required. • Carrying out general warehouse housekeeping duties. • Being flexible and willing to undertake additional tasks as business needs require. Skills & Experience Required • Previous warehouse experience preferred but not essential. • Full UK driving licence and own transport due to location. • Experience using handheld scanners or warehouse management systems is advantageous. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • Good communication and teamwork skills. • Positive, can-do attitude with a strong work ethic. • Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling tasks. • Flexible and adaptable approach to work. • Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines. Desirable • Counterbalance Forklift Licence (beneficial but not essential). • Previous experience in picking, packing or goods-in/goods-out operations. • Experience working within a logistics, distribution or warehouse environment. What We're Looking For We are seeking someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and takes pride in delivering high standards of work. You'll be a team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed, helping to ensure the warehouse operates efficiently and customer orders are processed accurately and on time.