Job Title: Warehouse Operative / Order Picker
Location: Atherstone, Warwickshire (Relocating to Coalville in March 2027)
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Salary:
- £13.44 per hour (first 12 weeks)
- £14.93 per hour (after 12 weeks)
Job Description
We are currently hiring Warehouse Operatives / Order Pickers for a fast-paced distribution centre in Atherstone. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm position, ideal for reliable and motivated individuals looking for stable, long-term warehouse work with excellent progression opportunities.
Successful candidates will be responsible for order picking, pallet wrapping, and general warehouse duties in both chill and ambient environments.
Shift Pattern
- Ambient: 6:00 AM start
- Chill: 5:00 AM start
- Average 7–8 hours per shift
- Rota: 4 on / 2 off (including weekend work)
- Rota: 5 on / 3 off (including weekend work)
- Potential flexitime rotas
- Full-time hours with consistent shift patterns
Key Responsibilities
- Voice order picking using LLOP (Low Level Order Picker)
- Pallet wrapping and preparing orders for dispatch
- Loading and unloading goods
- Working in chill and ambient environments
- Maintaining a clean and safe working area
- Meeting daily targets in a team environment
Requirements
- No previous experience required – full training provided
- Reliable, punctual, and a good team player
- Comfortable with manual handling and fast-paced work
- Physically fit and capable of standing for long periods
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test (completed at our Nuneaton office if successful)
What We Offer
- Temp-to-perm opportunity (permanent roles after 12 weeks)
- Weekly pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Great benefits package upon permanent placement
- Clean, modern warehouse environment
- Supportive team and full on-site training
Additional Information
- Walkarounds available immediately
- The Atherstone site will be relocating to Coalville in March 2027, so applicants must be open to that future move
Keywords: warehouse operative, order picker, picker packer, warehouse jobs Atherstone, logistics operative, LLOP, chill warehouse, ambient warehouse, full-time warehouse job, temp to perm warehouse, early shift, warehouse loading, warehouse careers, training provided
Apply now to secure your place on the next induction and start your new role with a growing company.
Reference: IND16
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Pay: £13.44-£14.93 per hour
Application question(s):
- Have you used a voice-picking system or LLOP/order-picking equipment before?
- Are you able to work full-time on a 4-on/2-off or 5-on/3-off rota, including weekends?
- Are you able to reliably travel to the Atherstone site for the required early starts?
- Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and meeting daily productivity targets?
- Are you comfortable with manual handling, standing/walking for extended periods, and physically active warehouse work?
- Are you comfortable working in both chill and ambient warehouse environments?
- If successful, are you willing to complete a drug and alcohol test at our Nuneaton office?
- The site is relocating from Atherstone to Coalville in 2027. Would you be able to travel to Coalville when the relocation takes place?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
