Warehouse Operative (7092)

Cromwell Group (Holdings) Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tools supplier in Leicester is seeking a Warehouse Operative to maintain high safety and quality standards while handling products and working as part of a dynamic team. The role involves manual handling and using smart technology effectively. Ideal candidates will have previous warehouse experience, strong teamwork skills, and effective communication capabilities. Benefits include competitive pay, safety equipment provision, and employee well-being support. Join us in supporting vital operations across various industries.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Company funded healthcare cash plan

Monthly company bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Commitment to employee development

Wellbeing and employee support

Discounted Cromwell products

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Warehouse environment (desirable).
• Ability to use smart technology including handheld devices and basic PC skills.
• Understanding of stock management systems and procedures (desirable).
• Ability to follow manual handling processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle product safely with a high degree of accuracy.
• Adhere to all stock management processes and procedures.
• Achieve all set standards and achieve KPI targets set for the department.
• Safely operate and work in the vicinity of equipment.
• Maintain a clean environment and perform sanitation duties.
• Ensure work instructions are carried out.
• Work efficiently as part of a team.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Manual handling

Smart technology usage

Job description

Fixed Shift Times

• 10:00am-6:30pm
• 10:30am-7:00pm
• 11:30am-8:00pm

Please only apply if you are able to work these fixed shift times (not rolling shifts). You are able to indicate a preference.

This role will require you to be on your feet for the entirety of your shift. You will have your normal breaks, but when you're working you will be walking and manual handling will be required when lifting and packing boxes.

Starting Hourly Rate - £12.27 p/h paid salaried.

Contractual Hours - 39

Days of Work - Monday to Friday (No nights and occasional weekends during busy periods).

Shift Allowance - The hours worked between 6pm-8pm will pay a shift allowance of 25% additional.

At Cromwell we support amazing businesses in the UK and internationally to keep their operations running and people safe, and our goal is to become the easiest company for them to deal with.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our team in the World Distribution Centre.

What will you do on a normal day?

• Handle product safely with a high degree of accuracy.
• Adhere to all stock management processes and procedures.
• Achieve all set standards and achieve KPI targets set for the department.
• Safely operate and / or work in the vicinity of many types of equipment, such as forklifts, reach trucks, pick trucks, battery changing - equipment, electric carousels, conveyor lines, etc.. Without risk to self or other employees.
• Maintain housekeeping requirements and perform basic sanitation duties to ensure a clean environment.
• Ensure that all relevant work Instructions are carried out within your department.
• Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team.
• Fulfil training programs deemed necessary to allow efficient performance of duties and assist in your personal development.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in a Warehouse environment (desirable).
• Ability to use smart technology including handheld devices and basic PC skills.
• Understanding of stock management systems and procedures (desirable).
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate positive behaviours to all colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to deliver high personal performance standards consistently and with a positive approach to tasks and people.
• Able to follow manual handling processes.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
• Provided safety shoes, uniform and PPE.
• Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Monthly company bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Commitment to employee development plans
• 24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support

Other benefits include: Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discount Benefits Platform and Discounted Cromwell Products.

About Cromwell

Cromwell has been around for over 50 years, supplying an unrivalled choice of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools and safety equipment into all industries, professions and trades. We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide branch network, supported by an overnight UK logistics operation. Our team of over 1500 people are proud to be keeping industry working.

We’re all individuals, yet we’re very much one united team. We treat everyone fairly – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, age or disability – and give everyone opportunities for new and varied experiences. Inclusion means not just accepting people for who they are, but showing respect and making adjustments to help people and remove all barriers; it’s about creating a culture where everyone is respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential.

Cromwell is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants from the armed forces community (current and past) an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

We always prefer to recruit candidates direct to our business and first, and foremost believe in promoting talent from within whenever possible.

We do not accept speculative approaches including CVs and candidate profiles sent direct to Managers, by receipt of any such email or correspondence, we do not agree to terms and conditions. Any speculative CVs will be considered our own and we will not pay any agency fees.

We have a PSL and those on this will have access to our portal to accept CVs. Should you want to be considered for our PSL, please [e-mail]

65 Chartwell Drive, Wigston, Leics, UK, LE18 2FS