Warehouse Operative / Order Picker

Warehouse Operative / Order Picker

Lenton, Nottingham (NG7)
£13.46 per hour
Rotating Shifts: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 rotating
Monday to Friday
Ongoing Opportunity

The Best Connection are currently recruiting Warehouse Operatives / Order Pickers to join a well-established distribution operation based in Lenton, Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, working in a clean warehouse environment with ongoing work, full training provided and genuine long-term prospects.

What's on Offer for a Warehouse Operative / Order Picker?

  • £13.46 per hour
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Rotating shifts:
    • 06:00 - 14:00
    • 14:00 - 22:00
  • Ongoing
  • Full training provided
  • Friendly team environment
  • Free onsite parking
  • Weekly pay

Duties of a Warehouse Operative / Order Picker:

As a Warehouse Operative, your responsibilities will include:

  • Picking customer orders accurately
  • Using handheld scanners to locate and process stock
  • Packing orders ready for dispatch
  • Quality checking products prior to shipment
  • Working to productivity and accuracy targets
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  • Following company processes and health & safety procedures at all times

What We're Looking For from Warehouse Operative / Order Picker:

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

  • Previous warehouse, picking or packing experience (preferred but not essential)
  • Good attention to detail
  • A positive and reliable attitude
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good numerical and communication skills
  • The ability to lift, move and handle products safely
  • A willingness to learn and follow procedures

Important Information for a Warehouse Operative / Order Picker

Due to the nature of the products handled within this warehouse, successful applicants will be required to undergo:

  • A DBS check
  • Referencing

Benefits of Working Through The Best Connection as a Warehouse Operative / Order Picker:

  • Ongoing assignments
  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday entitlement
  • Competitive overtime rates
  • Online payslips
  • Pension provision
  • 24/7 support from your local Derby branch
Apply Today

If you're looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday warehouse operative / order picker role with excellent overtime opportunities and long-term prospects, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Martin and the team at The Best Connection Derby Branch today or click Apply Now.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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