At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to handle deliveries, manage stock, and keep the warehouse running smoothly.
- Company: Be part of Hertfordshire Equipment Service, making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £25,185, with opportunities for progression and a permanent contract.
- Other info: Dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and community impact.
- Why this job: Play a vital role in supporting people to live safely and independently.
- Qualifications: Flexi Truck or Forklift Licence preferred; training provided for the right candidates.
The predicted salary is between 25583 - 25583 £ per year.
Starting Salary: £25,185 progressing to £25,583 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Growth & Environment
About The Team
Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES) provides essential equipment to support people across Hertfordshire and surrounding boroughs, helping them to live safely and independently in their own homes, care homes, and schools. The Warehouse Team is at the heart of this service, ensuring equipment is received, processed, recycled, and distributed efficiently. The team works closely with drivers, logistics colleagues, and wider operational staff to deliver a responsive and reliable service to the community. This is an established and fast‑paced team where every role contributes to making a meaningful difference to residents.
About The Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a key role in maintaining a smooth and efficient warehouse operation. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
- Handling incoming deliveries
- Preparing and picking stock
- Supporting the safe movement of equipment throughout the warehouse
- Assisting in unloading deliveries and ensuring stock is stored correctly
- Maintaining a safe and organised environment, including keeping aisles clear and adhering to health and safety standards
- Recycling returned equipment and materials
- Supporting stock control processes and accurate record keeping
- Training in the use of warehouse machinery
- Undertaking basic assembly, barcoding, and labelling tasks
This is a hands‑on, varied role requiring flexibility and the ability to respond to changing priorities in a busy environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Flexi Truck and/or Forklift Licence
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience of, or willingness to learn, warehouse operations
- Basic IT skills including handheld scanning devices
- Good communication skills
- Awareness of health and safety
- Physical capability for manual handling
- Ability to undertake basic assembly tasks
Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. For those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required.
Contact Details:
Hertfordshire County Council Recruitment Team
