Warehouse Operative in Lutterworth

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join a growing team at a well-established manufacturing and distribution business based in Lutterworth.

Following significant expansion and the relocation of their Head Office and Distribution Centre, our client is building a new warehouse team and is looking for reliable and experienced individuals to join them on a permanent basis.

The Role

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring workloads are completed safely, efficiently and productively, while supporting the wider warehouse operation.

Duties will include:

• Loading and unloading containers and trailers carrying heavy materials

• Operating a forklift to move and position materials safely

• Using a gantry crane to handle heavy materials

• Moving stock around the warehouse

• Inspecting stock and reporting any damage

• Recording stock movements using a mobile terminal

• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

• Working as part of a new team to achieve departmental and facility objectives

Hours & Salary

• £30,500 per annum

• 42.5 hours per week

• Monday - Friday

• Shift pattern: 06:30 - 16:00 or 08:00 - 17:30

• Permanent position

Benefits

• Private healthcare

• Private annual health check

• Pension salary sacrifice scheme

• Will writing service

• Free on-site parking

• Electric vehicle charging available

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Holiday purchase scheme

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous warehouse experience

• Must hold a valid FLT licence

• Experience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environment

• Comfortable handling and moving heavy materials

• Gantry crane experience would be advantageous

• Good understanding of health and safety within a warehouse environment

• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team