Warehouse Picker / Packer – Immediate Start 7050 

Warehouse Picker / Packer – Immediate Start 7050

Location: Gloucester

Hours: 40 hours per week, rotating early and late shifts: 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm

Salary: £29,394.30 per annum, including shift premium (£26,582.40 basic salary + £2,811.90 shift premium)

Key Responsibilities of a Warehouse Picker / Packer

  • Accurately pick customer orders, checking product codes and quantities.
  • Pack and label goods securely, ready for dispatch.
  • Operate material handling equipment (MHE) safely, in line with training and authorisation.
  • Assist with receiving deliveries, checking goods and putting stock away.
  • Replenish picking locations and support stock checks.
  • Report stock discrepancies, damaged goods and equipment faults.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.

Key Skills of a Warehouse Picker / Packer

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy when picking and packing orders.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to meet daily deadlines.
  • Clear communication and the ability to work effectively within a team.
  • A reliable, proactive approach to work.
  • Awareness of warehouse health and safety procedures.

Essential Criteria of a Warehouse Picker / Packer

  • Previous experience in a warehouse, picking and packing or similar role.
  • Some experience using MHE, such as pallet trucks, powered pallet trucks or forklift trucks.
  • Availability to work both early and late shifts.
  • Ability to carry out the manual handling duties involved in the role safely.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to zee.gardiner@first-base.co.uk or call Zee on 01453 755330.

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