Warehouse Operative

LV Logistics have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join the team in Southampton! You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary.

About us

We are a privately owned, global logistics company with a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services to our customers. As a growing organisation, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be a reliable and safety?focused team player who can confidently manage daily FLT checks, follow company SOPs, handle inbound vehicles correctly, and ensure products are stored, picked, and loaded with exceptional accuracy and care. They will take pride in maintaining high housekeeping standards, uphold strong Health & Safety awareness, support inventory tasks, and work collaboratively across the warehouse. A proactive approach to problem?solving, a willingness to assist colleagues, and the flexibility to take on additional operational duties as needed are essential.

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Reporting to: Warehouse Supervisor

Hours: Shifts may start as early as 0700hrs or finish as late as 1900hrs, so flexibility to work within these hours is essential.

Purpose of Role: To efficiently handle, store and rotate stock working within a team environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities as our Warehouse Operative:

To ensure FLT’s are checked daily, recorded on relevant sheets and defects reported.

Work to standard operating procedures in line with company policy.

Deal with inbound vehicles following the correct company procedure

Ensure safe handling, storage & repacking of all products in line with stock locations.

High level of care and accuracy with pick operations.

Load distribution vehicles in a safe, presentable manner and highlight all errors and damages prior to completion.

Maintain high standards of site housekeeping

Maintain high levels of Health and Safety awareness and report any areas of concern to the Supervisor immediately.

Assist with inventory counting when necessary.

Put improvement suggestions forward where appropriate.

Assist other team members as necessary.

Support Warehouse Team Leader with all day-to-day tasks.

To action any other elements to fulfil the operational needs of the business

Any other reasonable duties as allocated by the Warehouse Supervisor/ Manager

What we are looking for in our Warehouse Operative:

Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team.

Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics role

Forklift licence (essential)

Previous exposure to inland freight operations and customs processes

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and flexibly across departments

Ability to meet the physical demands of warehouse work.

Comfortable with physical tasks and desk-based work

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook, and internal systems

Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including:

Performance bonuses

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day!

Bike2Work Scheme

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Healthcare Plan

Life assurance cover

Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service.

Occupational Sick pay

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Warehouse Operative, then please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications