Warehouse Operative

Location: Hertfordshire

Warehouse Operative

Location:

Watford, WD25

Hours:

Monday to Friday – 7:00am to 5:00pm
Alternate Saturdays – 7:00am to 4:00pm (49.25 hours per week)
Salary: £32,000 – £33,000

About the Role:

This family owned builders merchant are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join their team in Watford. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be picking and packing orders, helping customers with collections, receiving deliveries, and keeping the warehouse organised. You’ll work as part of a friendly team to make sure customers receive the right products on time and to a high standard.

Benefits:

* Perkbox – 24/7 discounts, wellbeing support, online GP access & more

* Company Pension Scheme

* Group Life Assurance (up to 3x salary, subject to service)

* Staff Discount on all products

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Long Service Awards

* 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off

Key Responsibilities:

* Accurately pick and pack customer orders in line with delivery schedules

* Check product codes, quantities, and quality before dispatch

* Assist customers with collections, loading vehicles safely and efficiently

* Replenish and organise stock across warehouse and yard areas

* Support goods-in duties including unloading deliveries, checking items, and restocking

* Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised warehouse

* Use warehouse systems/handheld scanners to record stock movements

* Provide product advice and support to customers where required

* Follow all health, safety, and manual handling procedures

Requirements:

* Experience in picking and packing within a builders merchant environment

* Valid counterbalance forklift licence (desirable)

* Strong product knowledge (plumbing, bathroom, or general building materials desirable)

* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

* Confident dealing with trade and retail customers

* Comfortable with manual handling