Warehouse Operative (Temporary 2 months initially) - Leicester

DAF Trucks Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transportation company in Leicester is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a temporary position lasting 2 months. The ideal candidate will have a positive can-do attitude and be computer literate. Responsibilities include placing parts in the correct locations, managing returns, and ensuring warehouse cleanliness. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am – 4:30pm, with some flexibility for overtime. The company offers an hourly rate of £12.21 and benefits such as free parking and overtime pay.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.21

Overtime at enhanced rates

Free parking

Qualifications

• Able to handle hands-on tasks effectively.
• Confidence and efficiency in using computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail for data input.
• Self-motivated in processing goods inwards.
• Experience in inventory control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Placing inbound parts into correct locations.
• Identifying and picking outbound parts.
• Managing the return of parts to suppliers.
• Ensuring tidiness and organization in the warehouse.
• Maintaining location accuracy.
• Responding quickly to customer and depot requirements.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Computer literate

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

FLT experience

Time management

Job description

Warehouse Operative (Temporary 2 months initially) - Leicester

Warehouse Operative (Temporary 2 months initially)

As a Warehouse Operative, we can offer you:

• An hourly rate of £12.21
• Overtime at enhanced rates
• Free parking

Who are we looking for as a Warehouse Operative:

• You will have a positive can-do attitude to complete hands‑on tasks.
• Be Computer literate with the ability to learn appropriate systems and software and then use them confidently and efficiently, as this position is approx. 50% computer work.
• The ability to accurately input data, and attention to detail, is crucial to the success of this role.
• Self‑motivated to locate and process goods inwards in a timely manner.
• FLT experience would be preferable.
• Good Time Keeper and ability to work on your own initiative.
• Any experience in a parts or distribution operation involving inventory control, goods inwards, goods returns and order picking would also be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.

The Warehouse Operative role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Your responsibilities will include: Placing inbound parts into the correct locations. Identifying and picking outbound parts for distribution. Control, package and data input the return of parts to suppliers. Ensure the stores are tidy and organised, with a high standard of location accuracy. Maintain the correct labelling of all stores locations. Ensure there is always a quick and efficient response to customer and depot requirements. Competent housekeeping of the warehousing area. Where applicants hold a driving licence, there will also be occasional driving duties as and when required, subject to driving licence checks.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4:30pm (need to be flexible as OT can be required at short notice). Saturdays – As required

Apply today to start your Warehouse Operative journey with Ford & Slater

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