LEAD INFORMATION
Job Title – Packer / Warehouse Operative
Site location – Appleton Thorn, Warrington
Responsible to – Shift Manager
Purpose of the role – To support the warehouse with the safe and efficient packing, movement, and handling of goods, ensuring daily targets are achieved and health & safety standards are maintained.
Client brief – Our client is a long-established warehousing organisation supporting a range of customers with storage, order processing, and distribution functions.
KEY INFORMATION
Reason for vacancy – Increased demand
Contract – Full time, ongoing agency work with potential for permanent opportunities
Hourly Rate – £12.21ph
Shifts – Monday to Friday, 6am–4pm
Overtime – Available at 1.5x basic rate (£18.32ph) and 2.0x basic rate (£24.42ph)
Holidays – Accrual
Facilities – Long standing operation, well kept, offering excellent facilities including free on-site parking, canteen areas (inclusive of all kitchen facilities and vending machines)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The role – Our client is looking for Packers / Labourers / Warehouse Operatives to support their warehousing operation. As part of the warehouse team, the requirements are varied but not limited to –
* Carrying out general warehouse duties including packing, wrapping, and labelling goods.
* Loading and unloading products within the warehouse (manual handling involved).
* Checking stock for accuracy and quality before dispatch.
* Following site health & safety requirements at all times.
* Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe working environment.
* Working within a team to complete daily warehouse targets.
* All other generalist warehousing duties.
Key Skills Required –
* Previous warehouse, packing, or labouring experience desirable but not essential.
* Ability to work to set targets and deadlines.
* Physically fit to carry out manual handling tasks.
* Reliable and committed with a flexible approach to duties.
* Good attention to detail.
* Must be able to communicate in English to a good standard (verbal and written)