At Project Better Energy, we’re on a mission to make homes across the UK greener, cleaner, and more energy efficient. From solar panels to EV charging, we provide innovative renewable solutions – and we’re growing fast!
Contract: Temporary (4-5 Weeks).
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Start Date: Immediate Start
We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Operative to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role combining warehouse duties with light assembly work, preparing smart hot water cylinders for installation.
Working within a busy warehouse environment, you'll be responsible for retrieving stock, fitting safety valves, carrying out quality checks, repackaging products, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards of safety and quality.
What You'll Be Doing
- Picking and retrieving hot water cylinders from warehouse stock locations.
- Safely moving products using pallet trucks, trolleys, hoists, and other approved handling equipment.
- Removing packaging and inspecting products for any damage.
- Fitting Temperature & Pressure (T&P) relief valves using specialist tools and sealants.
- Carrying out quality and leak checks to ensure products meet required standards.
- Repackaging, labelling and preparing units for storage and distribution.
- Updating stock records and maintaining accurate traceability documentation.
- Keeping the work area clean, organised and compliant with health and safety standards.
- Reporting any defects, safety concerns or damaged equipment promptly.
What We're Looking For
- Previous warehouse, stores or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience working with plumbing components, mechanical assembly or tools would be advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
- A strong commitment to health and safety.
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Counterbalance forklift, pallet truck or warehouse equipment experience.
- MEWP/IPAF licence.
- Knowledge of COSHH and safe handling of materials.
- Experience using torque wrenches, hand tools or light assembly equipment.
What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- A structured temporary role with the opportunity to gain valuable warehouse, assembly and quality-control experience.
- Immediate start available.
Project Better Energy commitment:
We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, equity is prioritised, and inclusion is the norm. We are committed to building a culture where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burton-On-Trent DE13 9PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
- COSHH awareness, including safe use of liquid PTFE sealant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
