Senior Warehouse Operative

Senior Warehouse Operative

Salary: £30,000-£36,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Rochester, Kent

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00am-2:00pm

Essential requirement: Proven counterbalance forklift experience

About Us

We are a well-established, family-owned importer and distributor of premium food and drink products, proudly supporting independent retailers across the UK.

With decades of knowledge in the fine food industry, we have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and exceptional customer service. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a dedicated individual to join our close-knit team and contribute to our ongoing success.

The Role

We are seeking a dependable and capable Senior Warehouse Operative to join our team in Rochester.

You may already be working in a supervisory position or be a strong warehouse team member who is ready to take the next step. We are keen to speak with applicants who know how a busy warehouse operates, have the right attitude and credentials, and can confidently guide and support others.

This is a hands-on position combining responsibility for coordinating the warehouse in the day-to-day operation. The successful candidate will help ensure that all warehouse activities are completed safely, accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor productivity, order accuracy and operational standards while identifying opportunities to improve warehouse processes.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and competently when required.
• Pick, pack and palletise customer orders accurately, loading goods securely into vans for delivery.
• Check incoming deliveries carefully against the relevant paperwork.
• Carry out stock rotation and stocktaking to support accurate inventory control.
• Undertake all manual-handling duties safely and follow company health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised warehouse environment.

About You

• A solid background working in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Proven ability to operate a counterbalance forklift safely and competently - this is essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to carry out the manual-handling requirements of the role safely.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a busy environment.
• A reliable and punctual approach, with the ability to work the stated early-shift hours.
• The right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary of £30,000-£36,000, depending on skills and background.
• Permanent, full-time employment with consistent Monday-to-Friday working hours.
• Opportunities to work overtime.
• Holiday Reward Scheme and workplace pension scheme.
• A responsible and varied role with scope to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the success of our warehouse operation.
• A friendly, supportive and close-knit working environment.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to quality, reliability and excellent service

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