Full job descriptionJob role: Junior Warehouse Operator
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Shift Times: 08:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 17:00
Flexibility: Availability for overtime work as required
Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 p.a
Contract Types: For temporary/agency staffing contracts are typically renewed in 6-month increments with the ultimate goal of permanent hiring, often reaching up to 24 months. We have previously placed candidates through internships (stage), apprenticeships and long-term staff leasing.
We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Warehouse Operator to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in our logistics pipeline, specializing in the handling, storage, and movement of large-scale stone slabs.
Whether you are an experienced operator or looking to transition your technical skills into a high-growth logistics environment, we want to hear from you. We provide full, specialized training on a variety of heavy machinery-including standard forklifts, heavy-duty forklifts, and overhead cranes. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a long-term career and gain high-value, certified machinery qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
*Material Handling: Safely receive, store, and move stone slabs of various shapes, dimensions, and weights throughout the warehouse.
*Machinery Operation: Operate (or train to operate) standard forklifts, heavy-duty forklifts, and overhead gantry cranes to precisely maneuver heavy inventory.
*Inventory & Quality Control: Inspect incoming and outgoing stone materials for defects, ensuring inventory counts match shipping documentation.
*Order Fulfillment: Securely pack, strap, and load stone slabs onto transport vehicles for safe transit.
*Safety & Maintenance: Adhere strictly to warehouse safety protocols and perform basic daily checks on machinery to ensure operational safety.
What We Offer*Paid Machinery Certifications: Full training and licensing for standard forklifts, heavy-duty forklifts, and overhead cranes.
*Career Advancement: Upward mobility within logistics, inventory management, or team leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements*Education: A vocational qualification or diploma in a mechanical, technical, structural, or construction-related field.
*Forklift License: Preferred, but not required. We are fully prepared to sponsor and train the right candidate to obtain their licenses.
*Physical Capabilities: Comfortable working in a physical, active warehouse environment and handling heavy, fragile materials (stone slabs).
*Attributes: High attention to detail, a strong commitment to workplace safety, and a mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn how heavy machinery operates.
If this is something that you are interested in please apply with your updated and I will contact you to discuss further.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.