Warehouse Operative/Picker
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking a meticulous and adaptable Warehouse Operative to join our team and contribute to our fast-growing business.
Definition: Stores the right amount of materials, goods and products in the right location to feed the business’s operational and customer demand.
Overall Purpose of the Role: Ensures the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse materials, goods and products to feed business operations and customer demand. The role is a physically demanding role carrying out picks up to and above 300 a day and lifting weights up to 25kg.
Key Responsibilities:
· General and Task Management
· Take delivery of goods and supplies
· Check for damaged or missing items
· Store goods appropriately
· Pick and pack orders for dispatch
· Move stock around either by hand, using lifting equipment
· Get pallets ready for collection for deliveries.
· Input data regarding stock and inventory into a computerised system
· Keep accurate stock records
· Carry out stock counts as and when required
· Keep paperwork up to date
· Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
· Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others
· Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency
· Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value Self Management
· Achievement Focussed
· Makes productive contributions
· Team player, self aware, resilient, optimistic and open to change
· Shows moral courage, openness and honesty and has a collaborative approach when dealing with others
Skills and Attributes:
· Able to work well as part of a team
· Ability to work accurately and methodically
· Good numeracy and IT skills
· Good communication skills
· Ability to plan and organise work
· Ability to accurately complete paperwork and count stock items
· An understanding of health and safety requirements
· Flexible approach to duties and tasks
· Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality
Working days/hours for a Warehouse Supervisor:
- 9am to 5pm, Monday – Fri
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
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/Picker roles across Fortoak'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 £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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