Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Pickfords is the UK’s largest and best known removals and storage company. The brand has been established since 1646 in the UK and is well known for its longevity, quality and reliability. Pickfords provides home moving services within the UK and overseas and relocation services to businesses nationally.
Our national network of warehouses has over 4.9m cu ft of space available to our customers. Managing the functions and routines within a Pickfords Warehouse is an important role within the operational team.
A Pickfords Warehouse Operative will be responsible for managing tasks within a busy warehouse, and will respond to operational instructions to manage the movement of storage containers into and out of the site. He or she will maintain the company warehouse management system to ensure all containers can be quickly located should a Pickfords customer call forward their consignment.
This is a 40 hour per week minimum role, with paid overtime.
The Warehouse Operative will operate fork lift trucks and crane equipment to facilitate the movement of containers within the warehouse and will liaise with customers when they visit the site to view their goods in store.
Pickfords is looking for a qualified Fork Lift Truck operator who has some previous warehouse experience, and the company will provide full training to candidates with a positive attitude that are willing to learn.
If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Warehouse Operative, please click ‘apply’ now – we’d love to hear from you!
Candidates will only be contacted if they are invited for an interview. You must be eligible to work in the UK.
We are committed to equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, gender, sexuality, disability, marital status or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wembley, NW10 0TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 2 years (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 roles across Pickfords Move Management Ltd'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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