Warehouse Operative (Reach Truck) – Freezer (Temp to Perm)

Location: Peterborough, PE2

Shift: Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday 14:00–22:00 (37.5 hours per week)

Breaks: 30 minutes unpaid

Pay: £13.39 per hour + £47 weekly bonus

Overtime rate: £16.74 per hour

Contract: Temp to perm after 3 months

The Role

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll work within the Warehouse Team to ensure the efficient, safe and accurate handling of stock. You will support goods in/out and order picking to deadlines while maintaining high service standards.

Please note: This is a freezer environment and temperatures can be as low as -15°C (and may be colder).

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, collate and despatch orders accurately to customer requirements
• Check inbound goods against delivery notes for accuracy and damage
• Accurately record stock movements and book in stock on time
• Place/pick stock from correct locations to maintain traceability
• Load/unload vehicles safely and diligently
• Operate MHE as required and complete daily safety checks thoroughly
• Assist with regular and spot stock takes
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment
• Adhere to Health, Safety and Hygiene policies at all times
• Follow quarantine and non-conformance procedures as required

Requirements (Essential)

• Valid MHE licence (D2 category) – Reach Truck & Counterbalance
• Previous warehouse/operative experience
• Comfortable working in a freezer environment (up to -25°C)
• Good attention to detail and numeracy
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Physically fit (manual handling/heavy goods)
• Team player with a proactive “can do” attitude

What You Get

• Competitive hourly rate + weekly bonus + paid overtime
• Monday–Friday afternoon shift pattern
• Temp-to-perm opportunity after 3 months (subject to performance/attendance)

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