Job Description:

Warehouse Operative – Dorking

Permanent Full-Time 40 Hours per Week

Alternating weekly Shifts:

• 8:30am – 5:30pm (Mon–Fri)
• 10:00am – 7:00pm (Mon–Fri)
  (Each day includes a 60‑minute unpaid lunch break)

Join Us as a Warehouse Operative in Dorking!

We’re looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join a friendly, fast-paced logistics environment where accuracy, teamwork and excellent service are key. As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll support daily operations across goods‑in, stock control, order processing and dispatch, helping ensure smooth workflow and high service levels.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this Warehouse Operative role, your duties will include:

• Receiving, storing, picking, and packing materials and equipment
• Accurately recording all stock and inventory information
• Using scanners, computer terminals, and warehouse software
• Operating pallet trucks and manual handling equipment (training provided)
• Operating forklifts (Reach or Counterbalance) if trained/authorised
• Maintaining exceptional housekeeping standards
• Supporting timely shipping and dispatch activities

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience:

• Experience working as a Warehouse Operative or similar
• Background in goods receipt and dispatch
• Familiarity with automated warehouse systems
• Strong understanding of health & safety standards
• Ability to work accurately under pressure

Desirable:

• Forklift licence (or willingness to train)
• Full clean driving licence
• SAP MM/IM experience
• Experience with automotive parts

Personal Qualities

• Customer‑focused, positive and enthusiastic
• Adaptable, proactive and reliable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work independently and handle manual tasks

Benefits

• Profit Related Bonus Scheme (worth 5% of basic salary)
• 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays
• Personal Pension Scheme:
  
  • 3.5% employee / 5.5% employer
  • 5% employee / 7.5% employer
    (Enrolment after 3 months)
• Life Assurance – 5x Basic Salary (from day one)

Alternative job titles: This role may also be known as a Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Picker Packer, Warehouse Operative (Goods In/Goods Out), Warehouse Logistics Operative, Warehouse Team Member, Warehouse Worker, Warehouse Stock Controller, Warehouse Order Picker, Warehouse Packer, Logistics Operative, Logistics Assistant, Distribution Operative, Stores Operative, Stores Assistant, Stores Person, Stockroom Assistant, Stock Controller, Materials Handler, Fulfilment Operative or Operations Operative.
 
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