Warehouse Operative

Posted 13 May 2026
LocationGoole
Job type Contract
Discipline Rail Recruitment Rolling Stock Recruitment
ReferenceRS/WH/ SI/GL

Job description

Warehouse Operator

Location: Goole
Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

  • Carry out general warehouse duties, including accurate and efficient stock picking using handheld or mobile scanning devices to maintain Warehouse Management System (WMS) accuracy.

  • Perform picking, packing, shipping, receiving, put-away, and kitting activities in line with established warehouse management policies.

Quality

  • Follow established packing procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with defined quality standards. This includes the appropriate use of packing materials, methods, and protective techniques for transit and storage.

  • Verify and check all picked stock and assembled loads prior to dispatch, ensuring accuracy within the designated systems.

  • Maintain the highest quality standards by ensuring all stock is handled carefully so that items reach customers and suppliers in perfect condition.

Inventory Control

  • Assist with inventory management by maintaining accurate records of picked and packed items, supporting effective stock-level control and overall inventory accuracy.

Housekeeping

  • Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised work area at all times, adhering to site standards.

Health and Safety

  • Work safely within a team environment, complying with all site Health & Safety regulations and Safe Systems of Work.

  • Undertake a variety of tasks to support operational efficiency, housekeeping, and hygiene standards across the warehouse and site.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Previous warehouse experience is beneficial.

  • Strong attention to detail to support accurate stock management.

  • Good hand–eye–foot coordination to safely operate mechanical handling equipment.

  • Reliable, self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible in approach to work.

  • Strong communication skills to support seamless warehouse operations.

  • Experience with any of the following licences is advantageous:

    • FLT Licence

    • VNA Licence

    • Reach Truck Licence

    • Multi-Directional Licence

  • Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

  • Experience using handheld scanning equipment.