Warehouse Operative Location: Northampton Hours: Monday Friday, 08:30 16:30 (including 30-minute lunch) Pay: £14.50 per hour The Role We are seeking a reliable and physically fit Warehouse Operative to join a specialist manufacturing and distribution team based in Northampton. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, meaning we are looking for someone who wants to grow with the company and eventually transition into a permanent member of the team. You will be handling products destined for major commercial clients like hotels and office complexes. This role is a blend of traditional warehousing, manual production, and digital inventory management. Key Responsibilities Production & Cutting: Working with large-scale cutting tables to trim the product to specific customer dimensions. Picking & Packing: Accurately picking products and packaging safely and securely for dispatch. Manual Handling: Moving stock ranging from small components to large, heavier units. You will frequently work in pairs/teams to ensure safe lifting. Inventory Control: Using computer systems to book deliveries in and out. Precision Labelling: Creating and printing shipping labels. High attention to detail is required to ensure product codes match order specifications exactly. Site Visits: Once fully trained, there is the opportunity to travel to client sites to assist with filter installations or assessments. Drivers Mate: Be available to jump in as a Driver s Mate on an ad-hoc basis, ensuring safe transit and efficient unloading during peak periods or special assignments. Customer Service: Assist within the office when required, speaking with existing and potential customers regarding their orders/requirements, in a professional and courteous manner, via email and telephone. Candidate Requirements Physical Fitness: This is a repetitive, manual role that involves standing for long periods and heavy lifting. Technical Accuracy: You must be highly confident using a tape measure and working with precise dimensions. IT Literate: Comfortable using computers for data entry and label printing. Personable: A friendly, customer-focused individual, with a polite telephone manner. Driver s License: You will need to have a full UK driving license and your own transport. Safety Conscious: While high-vis gear isn't required on-site, safety boots are mandatory. Benefits Competitive pay from day one, with a guaranteed salary uplift when you move into a permanent role 28 days holiday (20 days annual leave 8 bank holidays) Monday Friday schedule enjoy your weekends free Flexible working hours we work on a give and take approach. During busy periods the team may stay an extra hour, but quieter days often mean early finishes Real career progression develop your skills and move into new roles as you grow, with clear pathways and support to advance within the business