Warehouse Operative
Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:30pm
Role Overview
This role supports both Import and Export operations within a secure, regulated warehouse
environment. Reporting into warehouse leadership, the Warehouse Operative plays a key role in
ensuring freight is handled safely, accurately, and in line with industry, customs, and quality
standards — with particular focus on temperature-controlled and pharmaceutical cargo.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Compliance
• Operate within a HM Customs-controlled and bonded warehouse environment
• Adhere to strict security requirements within a regulated airfreight facility
• Follow internal quality systems and standard operating procedures
GDP / Pharmaceutical Handling
• Ensure compliance with EU GDP (2013/C 343/01) guidelines for the storage and transport
of pharmaceutical products
• Maintain warehouse temperature monitoring systems, including daily records, calibration,
and equipment checks
• Ensure temperature-controlled transport requirements are met across air, road, and sea
movements
• Monitor, record, and report any temperature excursions during transit
Operational Duties
• Prepare export shipments, including manifest checks, loading, and ULD build-up
• Break down, check in, and process import shipments (loose freight and ULDs)
• Conduct regular stock and freight-on-hand checks
• Carry out general warehouse duties to support daily operations
Equipment Handling
• Safely operate forklift trucks, including:
o Gas counterbalance
o Diesel counterbalance
o Electric reach trucks
Required Experience & Qualifications
• Valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licences
• Aviation Security Level 1 qualification
• Previous experience working within a bonded or customs-controlled warehouse
• Verifiable employment history covering the previous 5 years
Skills & Knowledge
Skills
• Experience in airfreight handling (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident working in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Work to ISO-aligned quality standards
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external agents
• Operate reliably as part of a small, motivated team
Knowledge
• Import and export warehouse procedures
• Airfreight industry operations and compliance requirements
• Work to ISO-aligned quality standards
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external agents
• Operate reliably as part of a small, motivated team