Warehouse Operative
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are recruiting for Warehouse Operatives / Order Pickers / Selectors to join a busy distribution centre in Atherstone.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Applicants must be able to drive and have access to their own transport.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a temp to perm opportunity - subject to successful probation period</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Warehouse Operative role is based in Atherstone, however candidates will be required to transfer to Bardon (LE67) Distribution Centre from around Oct 2027</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Dayshift starts at 5am or 6am</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Night shift starts at 7:30pm</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Typical shift length: 7 – 8 hours</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Shift pattern: various (eg 5 days on, 3 days off, 4 on 2 off etc (includes weekends)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Fixed rota options working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 2 out of 3 Sunday.</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rates</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£13.44 per hour (before 10pm)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£16.79 per hour (after 10pm)</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">After 12 weeks:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£14.93 per hour (before 10pm)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£18.66 per hour (after 10pm)</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Warehouse Operative, your duties will include:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Voice picking / order picking</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Using a LLOP (Low Level Order Picker)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Picking and packing customer orders</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Working in a fast-paced warehouse environment</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Pallet wrapping and preparing goods for dispatch</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Loading and unloading goods</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>General warehouse and distribution duties</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Working to targets and quality standards</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Chill or ambient warehouse environments</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous warehouse operative experience is desirable, but candidates with the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn will also be considered.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Enhanced pay rates after 12 weeks</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Temporary to permanent opportunity</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Full training and support provided</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent benefits once permanent</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Canteen with free hot drinks and fruit</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Free parking</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Applications without an up to date CV will not be considered</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 24 Sep 2026
- Location: Atherstone, Warwickshire
- Employment Type: Permanent, Contract
- Category: Distribution
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