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Would you like to work as a Warehouse Operative, in a welcoming environment like this…
"Everyone’s really welcoming, and I feel like I’ve fitted right in ??""I'm really enjoying it... lovely / friendly people and great place to work""A great team... really enjoying it!"
The Warehouse Operative role in brief:- Starting salary of £24,000 - £25,500 per annum, DOE and forklift licence status.
- 37.5-hour workweek, weekdays only (one later finish per month).
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave.
- Structured pay review after 3 months.
- Supportive team culture within a well-run and friendly warehouse.
- Brackley-based office, easily accessible from the town centre.
Our client, a reputable and established organisation based in Brackley, is seeking a *** Warehouse Operative *** to support the efficient and professional running of their warehouse operations. This role plays an essential part in ensuring accurate, timely, and secure order fulfilment while maintaining high service standards and contributing to the wider team.
- Salary: £24,000 - £25,500 per annum (dependent on experience and forklift licence status)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 (occasionally 09:15-17:45, once per month)
- Prepare customer orders for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and appropriate packaging.
- Generate picking tickets and labels, using warehouse systems and scanners.
- Perform independent checks before dispatch to ensure order completeness and secure transit.
- Receive and inspect deliveries, logging stock accurately and escalating discrepancies.Store items in appropriate locations and maintain bin location accuracy within the system.
- Process returns following SOPs, distinguishing between damage and no longer required items.
- Ensure correct paperwork and restocking procedures are followed.
- Collaborate across teams to support both machine and parts logistics.
- Perform basic inspections of goods and light assembly tasks as needed.
- Adhere to ISO, Health & Safety, and internal operating procedures.
- Operate forklifts in line with legal and company standards (if licensed).
- Candidates without a current licence should be willing to train.
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a warehouse role (FMCG or similar fast-paced environment ideal).
- Comfortable using warehouse software and handling inventory systems.
- Confident with light assembly and working with hand tools.
- GCSE or equivalent education.
- Forklift licence preferred - or a strong willingness to learn.
- Reliable, flexible, and a proactive team player with strong organisational skills.
- Warehouse Operations
- Order Fulfilment (Picking & Packing)
- Stock Control
- Forklift Operation (or Willingness to Train)
- Goods In / Returns Processing
