Full job descriptionWarehouse Operative (Dispatch, picking & packing)
Location: Rochester
Contract: Permanent
Salary per annum: £24,784
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am-4:30pm
As a dispatch operative, you’ll be a key part of our fulfilment operation — making sure customer orders are picked accurately, packed with care, and dispatched on time, every time. This is hands-on, fast-paced work that genuinely matters: every order you send out represents us to a customer.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Using handheld scanners to pick items accurately from the despatch room against customer orders.
*Packing items securely and presentably, labelling correctly for despatch.
*Retrieving stock from the warehouse, including lifting and moving boxes.
*Keeping the workspace clean and organised — we all take ownership of our environment.
*Supporting stock control and inventory management.
*Following health and safety procedures at all times.
*Working as a team to hit daily targets — covering each other and communicating when it counts.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Previous experience in a warehouse picking and packing role.
*Comfortable with scanners and warehouse equipment.
*Strong attention to detail and organised by nature.
*A good communicator who works well with others.
*Flexible and reliable — including during busier periods when the team needs everyone.
Benefits:
*Casual dress
*Company events
*Company pension
*Free parking
*On-site parking
*Transport links
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the Warehouse Operative position, please submit your CV.
Note: If your application is successful, a Reed consultant will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the next steps.