Warehouse Operative
About this role
Warehouse Operative
Location: Waterworth Road, Alwalton Hill, Great Haddon Gateway, PE7 3AG Peterborough
Contract Type: Full Time (37.5-hour contract, 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
Experience Level: Entry Level
Salary: £13.45 - £14.45 per hour* (plus £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for nights)
Reference Number: 747575
About Us
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are dedicated to connecting talented individuals with fantastic career opportunities. We are currently partnering with a leading nationwide retailer to find a hard-working, focused, and reliable Warehouse Operative to join their team in Peterborough.
Everyone who works here brings something unique to the table, but they share a common goal: they are hard-working, focused, and reliable. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
The Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll make sure our stores receive the right stock when they need it. From picking products to helping out in team tasks like checking stock, you’ll roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You’ll work through your orders independently to help get our 2,000-plus products into the hands of happy customers, taking pride in the fact that without you, our shelves would be empty.
Key Responsibilities:
Order Picking: Be a multitasker, carefully listening to picking instructions through your headset to carry them out swiftly.
Product Packing: Pack a variety of products including meat, fruit, frozen, and chilled items (with premium payments available when working in low temperatures down to -18°C).
Stock Security: Make sure your deliveries are perfectly stacked and secure.
Quality Control: Report any damaged items promptly to your manager.
Independent Execution: Take responsibility for independently working through your orders.
What You’ll Need
Experience: Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Drive & Ambition: The drive to meet your goals and targets.
Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail while working quickly and efficiently.
Self-Motivation: Self-motivation to work hard and make a real difference.
What You’ll Receive
Competitive Pay: £13.45 - £14.45 per hour* (includes potential shift and freezer premiums, plus £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for nights).
Holiday Allowance: 30–35 days’ holiday (pro rata).
Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount and a contributory pension scheme.
Well-being & Growth: Gym discounts, enhanced family leave, and ongoing training to help you thrive and progress in your career.
*Max. rate includes £1.50 extra per hour for hours worked in the freezer and £3.50 extra per hour for hours worked between 23:00 - 05:00.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Please note: Employment is conditional upon the company's receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.