Warehouse Operative (Engineering)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Warehouse Operative (Engineering)
Cogent Staffing are looking to recruit an experienced Warehouse operative to join our client based in Bolton.
They have an option of two shifts available to choose from
2pm - 10pm OR Night shift 10pm – 6am
Monday to Friday
Duties :
- Picking and packing orders.
- Machine operating.
- Loading and unloading wagons.
- Stock maintenance.
- General housekeeping.
- Working to deadlines.
Candidates should have:
- Experience of working within a metal working environment
- Knowledge of machine operating, such as Saws, Drills and Guillotines.
- Basic computer / IT and general mathematics skills.
Attributes
- Self motivated and willing to always improve and develop.
- Ability to work in a team, although being able to work alone when required.
- Offer great customer service, whilst maintaining company standards.
- Basic computer / IT and general mathematics skills.
- Reliability, being able to show an excellent timekeeping and attendance record.
Desirable
- FLT licence, with experience operating Combilift trucks an advantage.
Package / Benefits
- 22,500 – 24,000
- Annual profit share scheme up to £5,000.
- Company Pension
- Free Parking
- Career Progression
Cogent Staffing is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,500.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Application question(s):
- Do you want the 2-10 or 10-6 shift
- Do you have a FLT licence, with experience operating Combilift trucks
- Have you ever worked within or for a Metal Stockholder environment.
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative (Engineering) roles across Cogent Staffing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,500 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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