Warehouse Operative

A Warehouse Operative looks after the distribution and storage of stock/raw materials, ensuring their safety and delivery to customers. The environment for a Warehouse Operative can vary significantly depending on the type of goods stored within the warehouse. They are also known as Warehouse Workers, Warehouse Operators or Picker Packers.

Warehouse Operative

Job Description & Responsibilities

The Warehouse Operative assists with deliveries, including unloading vehicles and checking in stock. The primary duties of a Warehouse Operative include the following:

Stock control
Stock counting
Assisting with unloading vehicles
Placing products on racking
Collecting items from around the warehouse

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Warehouse Operative FAQ's

What Skills & Experience Do I Need?

There are no formal entry requirements, but some employers might require you to have a forklift license. Physical fitness is essential as the role involves a lot of manual labor to lift and move goods. Collaboration is also key as teamwork is necessary for certain tasks.

Is the Work Temporary or Permanent?

A lot of warehouse roles start as temporary positions so those doing them can get a better understanding of what it is like to work in a warehouse and because some warehouse work is very seasonal with busy periods only lasting a few months.

What's the Average Salary?

The average salary for a warehouse operative is between £10.42 - £11.50ph, although the figure can fluctuate depending on location and experience.

Warehouse Operatives are needed by logistics companies up and down the country and are constantly in demand.

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