Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: £13.50 – £14.50 per hour (£28,080 – £30,160 p.a.)
The Company
Our client is a fast-growing, well-established supplier of fixings, fastenings and tools to the construction and infrastructure sectors. With an energetic, close-knit team and a genuine focus on customer service, they're looking for a reliable Warehouse Operative to join their operations team in Sittingbourne.
The Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you'll play a key part in making sure customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately, safely and on time. Working as part of a supportive warehouse team, you'll help maintain efficient day-to-day operations, high standards of stock accuracy, and a great customer experience on every order.
This is a full-time, permanent role working Monday to Friday on a two-shift rota:
● 11:00am – 8:00pm
● 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Key Responsibilities
● Accurately picking customer orders using picking lists or handheld scanners.
● Packing products securely so they arrive in excellent condition.
● Checking products for accuracy and quality before dispatch.
● Labelling and preparing orders for shipment.
● Replenishing stock and keeping storage locations organised.
● Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and safe at all times.
● Following all health and safety procedures and company policies.
● Assisting with stock counts and other general warehouse duties as required.
About You
● Good attention to detail and accuracy.
● Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
● Reliable, punctual and a genuine team player.
● Good communication skills.
● Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.
What's On Offer
● £13.50 per hour (£28,080 p.a.), rising to £14.50 per hour (£30,160 p.a.) on successful completion of probation.
● 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service from year 3.
● Free food provided to all staff.
● Monthly performance vouchers of up to £100.
● Monthly attendance bonus of up to £50, plus an additional £150 each quarter with no absences reported.
● Team Member of the Month award — prizes including vouchers up to £50, an additional half-day's leave, hampers and more.
● Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption package
Salary description
£28000.00 - £30160.00 per year