Job Description

Warehouse Operative

Location: Southampton, SO18

Join our growing team as a Warehouse Operative in Southampton. If you are reliable, hard-working, and enjoy variety in your work, we want to hear from you.

Pay Rates:

• Standard: 12.71 per hour (rising to 12.79 after 12 weeks)
• Nights: 13.47 per hour (rising to 14.17 after 12 weeks)

Role Overview:

• Accurately scan and sort parcels according to destination ( min 2000 parcels per shift)
• Build crates, palletise parcels, and ensure items are securely prepared for dispatch
• Support the safe, efficient operation of the warehouse as part of a collaborative team
• Utilise strong attention to detail and follow written instructions to achieve high standards
• Flexible shift patterns available, with variable start and finish times dependent on workload and parcel volumes
• Loading and unloading trailers

Key Requirements:

• Able to communicate confidently in both spoken and written English
• Capable of understanding and following scanning, labelling, and sorting instructions
• Physically fit to handle manual tasks in a fast-paced environment and be able to lift up to 15 kg, when unloading trailers.
• Commitment to working Sundays and occasional Saturday's , with flexibility across all 7 days
• Reliable and punctual, with a positive approach to teamwork
• Flexible

Shift Patterns:

• Inbound: Start times between 11am - 2pm
• Twilight: Start times between 2pm - 5pm
• Nights: Start times between 8pm - midnight
• Shifts typically last 5-9 hours; longer hours may be required during peak periods.
• Due to the nature of the operation, start and finish times cannot be guaranteed in advance and will vary according to workload, so a flexible approach to working hours is required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay and pay progression after 12 weeks
• Flexible full-time, part-time, and ad hoc working options to fit your availability
• Supportive team environment and opportunities to develop your skills
• Modern, well-managed warehouse facilities
• As part of the team, you'll have access to a comprehensive range of benefits through our exclusive candidate portal. Enjoy perks such as discounts, wellbeing resources, support services, and more, all designed to help you make the most of your career with us.

Interested? Apply today to start your next night role in Southampton.

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

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

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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