Job Description

Order Picker (Late Shift)

Location: Tameside
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Shift: Late Shift (Monday to Friday)
Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Late Shift Order Picker to join a busy and fast-paced warehouse team. This is a physically demanding role where accuracy, reliability, and a strong work ethic are essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for picking customer orders using handheld scanners, working at height using warehouse ladders, and handling heavier products safely throughout the shift.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to secure a temporary to permanent position with a well-established company.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick customer orders using handheld scanning equipment.
• Locate products within the warehouse using picking lists and scanners.
• Safely lift, carry, and move products throughout the warehouse.
• Regularly work up and down warehouse ladders to retrieve stock from various storage locations.
• Pack and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Carry out stock replenishment when required.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy while working to productivity targets.
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and safe.
• Follow all warehouse procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
• Work as part of a team to ensure customer orders are dispatched on time.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous order picking or warehouse experience.
• Experience using handheld scanners (RF scanners).
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling throughout the shift.
• Confident working at height using warehouse ladders.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to support other warehouse duties when required.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a distribution or logistics environment.
• Manual handling training.
• FLT licence (advantageous but not essential).

What's on Offer

• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm late shift.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity.
• Weekly pay whilst on agency.
• Full training provided.
• Supportive team environment.
• Long-term career opportunities for the right candidate.

Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, doesn't mind heavy lifting, and thrives in a busy warehouse environment. If you're reliable, physically fit, and take pride in working accurately and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.