Caroline Gardner Publishing, a leading British design brand in cards, stationery, home, and gifts, is seeking a collaborative and experienced Warehouse Senior Operative to join our team.
The business is at an exciting stage of growth and transformation. With ambitious plans to expand, we're building a new warehousing operation to support our future. This role will be based at a new warehouse facility in Banbury.
The Warehouse Senior Operative is a key hands-on role within the warehouse team. You will be an experienced operative who can work confidently across core warehouse activities and support the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
Reporting to the Warehouse Despatch Manager/Supervisor and Warehouse Manager, you will act as a go to person on shift, supporting less experienced colleagues, maintaining standards, and helping ensure work is completed safely, accurately and on time.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being operationally active, takes pride in doing things properly, and is comfortable supporting others without formal line management responsibility.
What you'll do
Carry out a range of warehouse tasks including goods in, put away, picking, packing, despatch, returns and stock counts
Support smooth workflow across the warehouse, flexing between areas during busy periods
Ensure all orders are picked and packed accurately and to high presentation standards
Act as a point of reference for operatives, answering questions and resolving minor issues
Support on‑the‑job training for new starters and temporary staff
Maintain strong stock and order accuracy through checks and early issue identification
Work safely, follow H&S procedures and report hazards or incidents promptly
Use WMS, scanners and warehouse systems accurately and consistently
Follow SOPs and help reinforce best practice across the team
Support improvements and suggest practical changes based on day‑to‑day experience
Assist with warehouse set‑up, go‑live activity and stabilising processes through change
Be flexible during peak trading periods, adapting to changing workloads and priorities
What skills you'll have
Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
Strong understanding of picking, packing and stock handling
Confident using WMS or similar systems, with excellent attention to detail
Reliable, organised and able to work at pace while maintaining accuracy
Comfortable supporting colleagues in a practical, respectful way
Good awareness of warehouse health and safety
Forklift experience/licences desirable but not essential
Comfortable working in a physically demanding role, including standing and lifting heavy objects safely
What we're looking for
Takes pride in a job done well
Calm, dependable and solutions‑focused
Approachable and supportive with colleagues
Open to learning and continuous improvement
Shares our values: thoughtful, practical, open and collaborative – with a strong focus on quality and care
Why join us?
Work with a creative, values-led brand celebrating 30+ years of design excellence
Be part of a B Corp-certified business committed to people, planet, and profit
Enjoy benefits including staff discount (up to 65%), annual bonus, pension & GLA, EAP, generous holiday allowance, a birthday day off and more
Competitive salary (depending on your experience).
Role type: This is a permanent, full-time role (start date to be agreed: mid-March/April Standard working hours are approximately 8.00am–4.30pm, with flexibility to support early deliveries or late dispatch during peak periods, weekend moves or stock transfers.
Location: Banbury
How to apply: Please send your CV & cover letter to as soon as possible.
N.B. Unfortunately, we're only able to accept applications through selected agencies. We also may interview candidates at any stage in the process. Thank you.
We welcome your application: Caroline Gardner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
Please find the full job description and more about Caroline Gardner on our careers page in the link here