Warehouse Operative

Okarno Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading warehouse operations company in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join its dedicated team. This full-time position involves working on a rotating shift pattern, engaging in tasks such as picking, loading, and managing deliveries. Ideal candidates will have awareness of health and safety regulations, experience in warehouse processes, and the ability to perform physically demanding work.

Qualifications

• Awareness of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Experience and good understanding of warehouse operations.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Picking, loading and stacking products.
• Operating standard equipment and machinery.
• Managing incoming and outgoing deliveries.

Skills

Awareness of health and safety regulations

Experience in warehouse operations

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Comfortable using warehouse technology

Basic IT skills

Tools

FLT (Counterbalance, PPT, Flexi Combi Lift)

SAP

WMS systems

Job description

Warehouse Operative – Okarno, Ruddington, England, United Kingdom

At Okarno we are looking for a Site Operator to join our friendly and dedicated Production & Warehouse team, helping to deliver high-quality products to our customers safely and efficiently.

You’ll be working collaboratively but also independently, taking ownership of your work and bringing new ideas to improve how things are done. We’re looking for someone with a great work ethic who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being part of a supportive, hardworking team.

Okarno is part of Saint‑Gobain UK & Ireland, one of the UK's leading manufacturers and distributors of construction materials.

Schedule

This is a full‑time position worked on a rotating shift pattern:

• Monday - Thursday: 6am‑2pm / 2pm‑10pm
• Friday: 6am‑1pm / 1pm‑8pm

Qualifications

• Awareness of health and safety regulations and best practices within a warehouse or production environment
• Experience and good understanding of warehouse operations and processes, including picking, loading and dispatch
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy items
• Comfortable using warehouse technology and standard equipment – experience with FLT (Counterbalance, PPT, Flexi Combi Lift) is advantageous but not essential
• Basic IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; experience with SAP or other WMS systems would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Picking, loading and stacking products within the production and warehouse areas
• Operating standard equipment and warehouse machinery safely and efficiently
• Managing incoming and outgoing deliveries – ensuring products are loaded accurately and safely
• Conducting basic maintenance checks and supporting routine housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean, and organised site
• Supporting operational processes such as inventory checks, packing, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance

EEO & Inclusion

Saint‑Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high‑performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint‑Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

Flexibility

The world of work is changing. At Saint‑Gobain, we’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role – flexible hours, job‑sharing, or anything else that matters to you. We can’t promise to meet every request when we’re recruiting, but we do promise to listen.

Apply

If you match our criteria, we’ll be in touch to discuss your experience and learn more about you. We look forward to hearing from you.