LV Logistics have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join the team in Southampton! You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary.
About us
We are a privately owned, global logistics company with a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services to our customers. As a growing organisation, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will be a reliable and safety?focused team player who can confidently manage daily FLT checks, follow company SOPs, handle inbound vehicles correctly, and ensure products are stored, picked, and loaded with exceptional accuracy and care. They will take pride in maintaining high housekeeping standards, uphold strong Health & Safety awareness, support inventory tasks, and work collaboratively across the warehouse. A proactive approach to problem?solving, a willingness to assist colleagues, and the flexibility to take on additional operational duties as needed are essential.
Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Reporting to: Warehouse Supervisor
Hours: Shifts may start as early as 0700hrs or finish as late as 1900hrs, so flexibility to work within these hours is essential.
Purpose of Role: To efficiently handle, store and rotate stock working within a team environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities as our Warehouse Operative:
To ensure FLT’s are checked daily, recorded on relevant sheets and defects reported.
Work to standard operating procedures in line with company policy.
Deal with inbound vehicles following the correct company procedure
Ensure safe handling, storage & repacking of all products in line with stock locations.
High level of care and accuracy with pick operations.
Load distribution vehicles in a safe, presentable manner and highlight all errors and damages prior to completion.
Maintain high standards of site housekeeping
Maintain high levels of Health and Safety awareness and report any areas of concern to the Supervisor immediately.
Assist with inventory counting when necessary.
Put improvement suggestions forward where appropriate.
Assist other team members as necessary.
Support Warehouse Team Leader with all day-to-day tasks.
To action any other elements to fulfil the operational needs of the business
Any other reasonable duties as allocated by the Warehouse Supervisor/ Manager
What we are looking for in our Warehouse Operative:
Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team.
Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics role
Forklift licence (essential)
Previous exposure to inland freight operations and customs processes
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and flexibly across departments
Ability to meet the physical demands of warehouse work.
Comfortable with physical tasks and desk-based work
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook, and internal systems
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including:
Performance bonuses
25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day!
Bike2Work Scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Healthcare Plan
Life assurance cover
Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service.
Occupational Sick pay
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Warehouse Operative, then please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications