General Operative

Are you an experienced General Operative looking for your next challenge in a warehouse facility? Gi Group is recruiting a General Operative to join our client's operation, supporting the handling and distribution of cable products. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, multi-skilled role covering picking, packing, cable cutting, FLT work, and goods in/out, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and health & safety.

Rate of Pay for General Operative: £13.60 per hour

Working Hours: 7am-4pm, 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm

Location: DA8 (relocating to Northfleet, DA11 in December)

Key Responsibilities of a General Operative:

• Accurately pick cable products in line with customer orders.
• Pack orders securely to quality standards and prepare them for dispatch.
• Label products and shipments correctly to ensure accurate delivery.
• Measure and cut cables to customer specifications.
• Operate cable-cutting machinery safely and efficiently.
• Receive incoming stock, inspect for quality, and log inventory accurately.
• Store products in designated locations to maintain strong stock accuracy.
• Prepare, load, and process outgoing shipments efficiently.
• Safely operate FLTs and material-handling equipment (where trained/licensed).
• Complete daily FLT checks and report defects/maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free warehouse environment.
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents in line with H&S procedures.
• Support stock control, warehouse targets, deadlines, and continuous improvement activity.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required to support the wider warehouse operation.

Requirements for the General Operative Role:

• Previous experience in a warehouse/distribution environment (cables or electrical products is beneficial).
• Multi-skilled experience in picking, packing, cutting, and goods handling is preferred (training provided).
• Valid FLT licence (Counterbalance and/or Reach) preferred, but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Proactive team player with strong communication skills.

If you are interested in this General Operative role, please call Gi Group London on (phone number removed) to arrange registration, or apply with an up-to-date CV

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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