Warehouse Operative - Bridgend

About the role

An established international business operating across a range of industries is looking for a full-time, permanent Warehouse Operative based in Bridgend, South Wales, commutable from Cardiff. The role is onsite, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per year depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and package equipment for safe transport and dispatch within the warehouse.
• Cut timber and sheet materials with hand and power tools to build bespoke wooden crates, boxes and pallets.
• Pack and secure heavy or fragile equipment with appropriate protective materials.
• Assist with moving stock, handling materials and loading or unloading vehicles.
• Update inventory systems, job records and shipping documentation on a computer.
• Produce packing lists, barcodes and shipping labels, following technical drawings and job specifications where required.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, organisation and workplace health and safety.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a warehouse operative, packer, crating operative or in a similar warehouse, carpentry or logistics role is advantageous but not essential.
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent, desirable.
• Willingness to learn to use hand tools, power tools and warehouse equipment safely.
• Able to handle and move materials and equipment safely; reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate.
• Able to commute reliably to the Bridgend site, including from Cardiff and surrounding areas.

Required skills

• Basic IT skills, including familiarity with Windows, spreadsheets and accurate data entry.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to take measurements and follow technical instructions.
• Practical, reliable and organised, with strong attention to detail.

What we offer

• 30 days' paid holiday, rising to 38 days with length of service.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Company sick pay scheme, subject to eligibility and company policy.
• Flexible working hours within the Monday to Friday pattern.
• Full training and opportunities for development in warehouse, packaging and logistics.