Warehouse Operative
Manchester | £13.50 to £14.00 per hour | Full-time | Immediate start
A full-time Warehouse Operative role is available in Manchester paying £13.50 to £14.00 per hour, with 40 guaranteed hours every week and an immediate start for the right person. You will work a structured rotating shift pattern across the week, with optional overtime on offer for anyone who wants to pick up extra hours, plus at least one full weekend off every month.
This is a steady, hands-on role in a busy general warehouse, covering picking, packing, dispatch and general stock handling. It suits someone reliable who enjoys physical work and wants consistent full-time hours rather than short-term or zero-hours arrangements.
Warehouse Operative at a glance
- Pay: £13.50 to £14.00 per hour
- Hours: 40 guaranteed hours per week, full-time
- Overtime: optional, for those who want extra hours
- Start: immediate
- Location: Manchester
- Shifts: rotating rota across the operating week
- At least one full weekend off every month
Working hours and rota
The warehouse operates Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. You will not work all seven days. Instead, your 40 guaranteed hours are arranged across a rotating rota, so your shifts vary week to week and weekend shifts form part of the pattern. You are guaranteed at least one full weekend off each month, and if you would like additional hours, overtime is available on top of your standard week.
What you'll be doing
- Picking customer and distribution orders accurately against pick lists, handheld scanners or warehouse instructions
- Packing orders securely and checking quantities, products and packaging are correct before dispatch
- Labelling, sorting and preparing parcels, cartons and pallets ready for dispatch
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles safely and efficiently
- Receiving incoming deliveries and checking goods against delivery paperwork and warehouse records
- Moving stock into the correct locations and helping keep the storage system organised
- Carrying out routine stock checks and reporting shortages, damaged goods or discrepancies
- Supporting goods in and goods out processes during busier periods
- Using handheld scanners and stock systems where required, with training provided where needed
- Carrying out regular manual handling, lifting and positioning stock safely
- Working accurately while keeping to reasonable picking, packing and dispatch targets
- Communicating clearly with colleagues, supervisors and delivery drivers about deliveries, collections, stock locations and any operational issues
You will also help keep work areas clean and safe and follow warehouse procedures, manual handling guidance and health and safety requirements throughout your shift.
What we're looking for
- Strong spoken and written English, enough to communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors and delivery drivers and to understand warehouse instructions and safety information
- Comfortable with a physically active role involving walking and standing for long periods, regular manual handling, lifting and moving stock, and repetitive picking and packing tasks
- Reliable and punctual, comfortable working to a rota, available for scheduled weekend shifts and able to arrive consistently for allocated shifts
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to check product codes, quantities and labels accurately, and sound basic numeracy and literacy
- Comfortable working in a busy warehouse, to deadlines, both independently and as part of a team, and across different duties depending on operational demand
- Basic confidence using handheld scanners, warehouse systems or similar technology is useful, though training can be provided on specific systems
Previous warehouse, picking, packing, logistics, stockroom, production or fulfilment experience is beneficial but not essential. If you have transferable experience from a retail stockroom, supermarket, production, manufacturing, logistics or another physically active environment, you are encouraged to apply.
What you'll receive
- On-site parking
- Overtime paid at an enhanced rate of £16 per hour
- Attendance bonus of up to £100 per month
- Staff discount
- Clear progression route to team leader or supervisor
- Referral bonus: one extra paid holiday day for the year for referring someone who joins and passes probation
- Paid annual leave and a workplace pension in line with statutory entitlement
Apply
If you are reliable, happy with physical work and looking for steady full-time warehouse hours in Manchester, apply now with an up-to-date CV. Immediate starts are available for suitable candidates.
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- How would you rate your English proficiency? ( Basic / Conversational / Fluent / Native)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
