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Warehouse Operative

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: The Best Connection
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    General Labor, Material Handler
  • Warehouse
    General Labor, Material Handler
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 40000 GBP Yearly GBP 10000.00 40000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Best Connection are recruiting for a warehouse operative in Central Reading. This is a temp to perm role for the right candidate.

Shifts:

Weekly rotation available:

AM shift

  • 5am to 1:30pm:
    Monday to Thursday
  • 5am-1pm:
    Friday

PM shift

  • 12-8:30pm:
    Monday to Thursday
  • 11:30am-8pm:
    Friday

Late Shift available:

  • 12:30pm
    -8:30pm:
    Monday to Thursday
  • 11:30am to 8pm:
    Friday

Optional/On request

  • Saturdays shifts available at 1.3% rate.
  • Overtime & bonuses available.

Weekly hours: 40 hours (30 minute lunch break unpaid)

Pay: £15.38

Over time/Saturdays: £19.99

Salary review based on accomplishing training.

Specific tasks could include:
  • Pick computer generated orders with repetitive handling/lifting of heavy and large item
  • Accurately record stock movement and usage, along with product identification and use of measuring equipment.
  • Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team and on your own.
  • Operate saws and handle steel
  • Transferring stock to its location using a Forklift trucks and cranes.
  • Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers' orders.
  • Maintain high levels of Health and Safety.
  • Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirements
Requirements for the role:
  • The successful candidate will have experience as a Warehouse Operative
  • Have a flexible attitude, committed, be results oriented, and enjoy working in a team environment.
  • Crane, Fork-Lift, and Side-loader experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Health & Safety awareness.
  • UK Driving License is desirable but not essential
Benefits with a permanent contract:
  • Competitive salary depending on your experience
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Annual Cycle to work scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
  • Health and wellbeing services
  • Barrett Steel pension
  • Career progression

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable company with the benefit of continuous training and a career path.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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