Warehouse Operative Bury St Edmunds

Were seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our client in Bury St Edmunds this is a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours a week from 9am 5pm Monday to Friday. This role would suit somebody who enjoys being active and is looking for a fast-paced role in which both your brain and hands will be busy all day long.

The salary is 24000 - 25500 which is subject to review after the successful completion of a 3-month probation and annually thereafter.

The Company

Our client is a medium-sized business with sites in Europe and the USA who have a fantastic reputation in their industry for delivering fast efficient products and services to their clients. After 35 successful years in business the group is continuing to expand.

The Job

This new vacancy has arisen due to business demands. Youll working at the groups headquarters in a modern but busy full warehouse with a team of 15 colleagues. This role will evolve in time and youll be trained in various aspects of warehouse operations so a willing and flexible attitude is essential. Youll need to be able to work well in a busy active environment remain focused and be a great team player.

Within this role your duties will involve:

• Picking labelling and packing stock ready for dispatch
• Loading goods for dispatch (some delivering may be required)
• Cleaning your work area maintaining a safe work environment.
• Using systems to maintain stock records
• Disposing/recycling of packaging
• Supporting other areas in the warehouse when required (such as goods in)
• Checking and accepting goods from suppliers
• Verifying quantity and quality meet standards
• Locating and storing stock maintaining stock integrity and rotation
• Relocating and lifting stock by hand and using pallet trucks Padpack machine and a paper shredder
• Forklift operation may be required (training will be provided)
• Clean room packing
• Maintaining warehouse clean room and building cleanliness.
• Assisting other warehouse sections such as matting production

For the right candidate there is room to grow and develop your skills and experiences within this role and be appropriately rewarded. Many of our clients workforce have worked in the company for a long time and ideally we would like to find somebody who wishes to stay and commit to a role and grow within it for a considerable length of time.

The Requirements

We require an organised dedicated worker with a background in warehouse picking and packing/goods out operations for this role. Youll need to enjoy variety but also be able to focus on tasks of all types and get the work done in good time without error. This is an active job and requires a certain level of physical fitness to fulfil the duties of the role as well as a sharp mind and good administrative skills.

Other requirements are:

• Previous experience working in a busy warehouse environment
• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment and retain focus and productivity
• Computer literacy
• Willingness to learn and be trained in multiple areas of the warehouse
• A desire to work to high standards of health and safety tidiness and cleanliness work efficiency customer service.
• Be willing to attend short training courses as necessary.
• A can do attitude
• A very sharp attention to detail

How to Apply

Please apply to Kate Howes through our website or alternatively you can email a copy of your CV to

We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However as we are a small two-person independent agency if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.

About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. Weve been in business for 12 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years recruitment experience between us. Were friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client the employer. We act as the introducers so if you are successful you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions Get in touch!

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