Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position: Warehouse Operative
Location: Sittingbourne
Package: £10.72ph + Overtime (time and ½) + monthly bonus (£50-£100 depending on performance)
Working hours - 8am-6pm (9am start also available)
Are you looking for your next Warehouse Operative role?
You have the opportunity to join a well established steel business at their depot in Sittingbourne. This stable, secure business has a strong reputation for looking after its employees and requires a new Warehouse Operative, due to a current employee being promoted.
You will receive first class training and qualify for a monthly bonus of £50-£100 depending on your performance. You will also be given every opportunity to progress in your career. Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of working on their own initiative. Experience in a similar environment is advantageous, but not required.
The Role
· Generate (break down) rack locations to create space for new stock.
· Maintain inventory controls by stowing stock away in the relevant location.
· Prepare production orders by processing T-Cards (Material Requested); pulling materials, made ready for collection, delivered by side loader.
· Prepare customer orders by processing delivery ticket requests; pulling materials, banding and labelling consignments, ready for vehicle loading on the night shift.
· Prepare customer orders by processing delivery ticket requests; finding material location and preparing (writing up) all tickets, ready for pulling on the night shift.
· Correctly complete delivery tickets and return to the ticket holding area.
· Ensure all stock discrepancies are reported to the warehouse supervisor or the stock checker.
· Attend the weekly Warehouse Manager’s meeting.
· Ensure PPE is worn at all times in the warehouse.
· Maintain equipment by performing ‘Before Use Checks’ and reporting any faults, via management, to the maintenance team.
· Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping all racking and floor areas free from waste.
· Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing other tasks as specified by your line managers. Required Skills:
· Capable of working on your own initiative as well as within a team
· Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
· Organised
· Time management
· Reporting skills
· Inventory control
· Documentation Skills
· Dependability
· Equipment maintenance 40 Hours per week with overtime paid at X1.5 rate Plus a monthly performance based bonus of up to £100.00
· Enhanced paternity and maternity pay
· Weekly paid
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sittingbourne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative roles across AB Search's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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