Warehouse Operative

Start Date: Immediate Start Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Hours: Monday to Friday - Days, Lates or Nights Pay: £12.90 - £16.00+ p/hour Contract: Temporary Ongoing We are currently recruiting for Warehouse…

Pay rate £12.90 – £16/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 September 2026

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Multiple Shifts Available

Start Date: Immediate Start
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Hours: Monday to Friday - Days, Lates or Nights
Pay: £12.90 - £16.00+ p/hour
Contract: Temporary Ongoing

We are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join a busy and well-established business in Bury St Edmunds. This is a hands-on role working across different areas of the warehouse, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.

The role will involve a mixture of inbound and outbound duties, along with supporting other areas such as value-added services. There are also opportunities for the right candidates to receive LLOP, HLOP and other forklift training.

Candidates will need to be comfortable working on their feet throughout the shift and carrying out regular manual handling, with boxes weighing up to 15kg.

Pay & Hours:

£12.90 - £16.00 p/hour, depending on shift
Monday to Friday, 37.5-hour working week
Day shift: 09:00 - 17:00
Late shift: 14:00 - 22:00
Night shift: 22:00 - 06:00Warehouse Operative Duties:

Handling inbound goods and checking deliveries
Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch
Moving and organising stock throughout the warehouse
Supporting outbound operations
Working within the Value-Added Services department as required
Carrying out regular manual handling of boxes up to 15kg
Using warehouse equipment safely
Opportunities to train on LLOP and HLOP trucks for the right candidates
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
Following all Health & Safety proceduresWhat We're Looking For:

Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial but is not essential
Comfortable with manual handling and being on your feet throughout the shift
Reliable and able to work as part of a team
Good attention to detail
Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
Previous counterbalance or reach experience is desirable
Interested in developing new skills, including forklift training opportunitiesThis is a great opportunity for someone looking for a long-term warehouse role, with opportunities to develop their skills and progress within the business. Permanent positions will also be available for the right candidates.

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