Night Shift Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative (Night Shift)

Dartford

£34,704 per annum

38 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Permanent | Full Time | 40 hours per week

Sunday to Thursday | 22:00-07:00

Overtime paid at time and a half

Premier Paper Group is the UK's largest independent paper merchant and we're looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our night shift within our Dartford branch.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced warehouse where you will work as part of a small team and be responsible for picking customer orders and loading/unloading.

This role involves regular manual handling, operating warehouse equipment and working on your feet throughout the shift. You'll need to be comfortable in a busy warehouse environment where safety and accuracy are essential. Full site and role training will be provided; a current FLT (VNA/HLOP) licence is essential.

What you'll receive

  • £34,704 annual salary.
  • Overtime paid at time and a half.
  • 38 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays).
  • Christmas Eve shutdown through to the New Year.
  • Sunday to Thursday working pattern (annual stocktake takes place on a Saturday).
  • Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support.
  • Company pension.
  • Retail discounts and employee benefits portal.
  • Stable, permanent employment with one of the UK's leading independent paper merchants.

What you'll be doing

  • Accurately picking & palletising customer orders.
  • Loading/unloading of trailers/vehicles.
  • Operating warehouse equipment safely.
  • Maintaining stock accuracy and good housekeeping standards.
  • Working towards picking and loading targets.
  • Following all Health & Safety procedures.

What we're looking for

  • FLT Counterbalance, PPT or VNA (essential), refresher training will be provided.
  • Previous warehouse experience.
  • A reliable team player with a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication skills.

Full warehouse training for the role will be provided.

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a well-established company where hard work is recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Premier Paper Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,704.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Warehouse: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • MHE (required)

Work Location: In person

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