Warehouse Operative

Salary: £35,000
Location: Thatcham
Job Type: Permanent
Shift Patterns:

Monday to Thursday: 6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm – 6am

Friday: 6am – 11.30am, 11.30am – 5pm, 5pm – 10.30pm

Alternate shift patterns including nights – 37.5-hour week.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join a busy and growing operation based in Thatcham. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day warehouse function, ensuring goods are received, stored, picked, packed, and dispatched efficiently. Previous forklift experience would be highly beneficial but is not essential.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Receiving, unloading, and checking incoming deliveries.
• Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
• Ensuring goods are stored correctly within the warehouse.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Assisting with stock counts and inventory management.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and responsibly.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure operational targets are met.
• Using a forklift truck when required (if qualified).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures within a warehouse setting.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude.

Desirable Skills

• Forklift Truck (Counterbalance) experience or licence.
• Previous experience using warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Experience with stock control and inventory management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000.
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Rotational 3-shift system
• Permanent opportunity with a well-established business.
• Structured shift patterns supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to develop new skills, including forklift operation where applicable.