Quest Employment are recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to work for our client in the DE74 area. Successful candidates will be responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient execution of day-to-day warehouse activities to support operational performance and customer service.
Shift Pattern
Sunday - Thursday
2pm-10pm
Pay Rate
£13.98 - 2pm-8pm
£16.99 - 8pm-10pm
Key Responsibilities
- Operate MHE equipment safely and in line with training, certification, and site procedures.
- Complete daily equipment checks and report any defects or safety concerns.
- Follow all health and safety requirements, including PPE and working-at-height procedures.
- Safely operate HLOP equipment and use harness systems when working at height.
- Move, replenish, retrieve, and store stock accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure stock is correctly located and recorded within warehouse systems.
- Support warehouse activities such as picking, packing, loading, unloading, and general stock handling when required.
- Work flexibly between MHE and non-MHE duties to meet operational needs.
- Maintain high levels of productivity, quality, and accuracy.
- Report stock discrepancies, damaged goods, or process issues.
- Work closely with colleagues and supervisors, communicating clearly and effectively.
- Promote a positive, safety-focused team environment.
- Contribute ideas and support initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and ways of working.
Requirements
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Accredited MHE licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent) or willingness to be trained.
- Experience operating MHE and working in a warehouse or logistics environment.
- Multi-skilled MHE experience across different truck types is an advantage.
- Experience working at height (HLOP) and using harness systems safely.
- Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
- Good attention to detail and spatial awareness.
- Experience using WMS/RF systems and an understanding of warehouse operations and stock control.
- Clear communication skills and a team-focused approach.
- Reliable, flexible, proactive, and able to work across different tasks.
- Ability to support, coach, or guide other operators is beneficial.
