Warehouse Operative (FTC until November 2025)

We are recruiting Warehouse Operatives to join the team at our manufacturing and distribution site in Runcorn on a fixed-term contract, to conclude on 22^nd November 2025.

This is an essential role in the warehouse where you will be working as part of a team to support the sale of trade-only kitchen products through the receipt, storage, and despatching of customer orders.

Pay rate as a Warehouse Operative:

• £14.94 per hour + bonus + shift premium (£4,169.36)

Shift Pattern:

• 14:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday, with flex up during peak periods

The Warehouse Operative role includes:

• Receipt of palletised products from manufacturing into the warehouse
• Locating pallets into designated storage positions
• Picking and building customer orders accurately
• Loading pallets safely onto trailers for despatch to our stores
• Achieving individual and team targets

Our Warehouse Operatives need to:

• Have great attention to detail and the ability to work within timescales
• Handle stock both physically and with Manual Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Have a high regard for both their personal and team health and safety, reporting hazards and near misses, and taking reasonable steps to ensure safety where needed
• Be able to use their initiative and undertake their responsibilities often without direct supervision to complete their designated work allocation
• Have previous warehouse or logistics experience ideally in a FMCG environment
• FLT experience is desirable however not essential

Grade - WO

Reporting to Derek Williams

How to apply

Before you apply, please speak to your manager so that they are aware of your interest in this role. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. 

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If you have any questions or need any further support or information, please get in touch with Tayla Parkinson Recruitment Advisor, or any member of the recruitment team.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.