Warehouse Operative

Key Details

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• Job Type / Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
• Location: Colchester, Essex
• Category: Warehouse / Logistics / Production
• Salary / Pay Rate: £13.12 per hour
• Shift / Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Training Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm)

About The Role

All Square Recruitment is excited to partner with a reputable client based in Colchester, Essex, to recruit a reliable and hands‑on Warehouse Operative. This is a fantastic temporary‑to‑permanent opportunity offering genuine long‑term stability, working within a busy warehouse and production environment. The role is primarily focused on general warehouse duties, with occasional forklift operation making up part of your responsibilities, so you’ll join a friendly and supportive management team that values consistency and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general warehouse duties, including goods‑in, picking, and organising stock within a busy production environment
• Load goods into the warehouse in a timely and organised manner
• Operate a Forklift safely and efficiently as required, supporting wider warehouse operations
• Work within a fast‑paced goods‑in department, supporting daily operational demands
• Collaborate closely with the wider team to ensure goods are handled and processed efficiently
• Carry out manual handling duties, including the regular lifting of items up to 25kg
• Adhere strictly to health & safety and manual handling guidelines at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with warehouse procedures

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• A valid, in‑date Forklift licence is essential
• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative or within a warehouse/logistics environment is highly desirable
• Comfortable and confident with manual handling, including regularly lifting up to 25kg
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication skills, reliability, and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work within a busy goods‑in and production environment

Benefits & Working Environment

• Temporary‑to‑permanent contract with genuine progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive management team
• Consistent working hours with regular overtime available
• Free on‑site parking and good transport links
• Busy, team‑focused warehouse and production environment

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