Experienced Warehouse Operative – Industrial Tools & Consumables.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our team. Ideally, you will have experience in an industrial supply, engineering, construction or trade distribution environment, with a good understanding of the products and equipment used across these industries. A valid counterbalance forklift truck licence would be an advantage but is not essential.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a vital role in keeping our operation running smoothly, ensuring goods are handled safely, orders are picked and packed accurately, and deliveries are dispatched on time.

If you are organised, dependable and enjoy working in a busy, team-focused environment where your contribution makes a real difference, we would like to hear from you.

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Experienced Warehouse Operative – Industrial Tools & Consumables.

Your Opportunity
to grow with us

At First Response, you’ll be part of a growing company that supplies Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), welding equipment and ancillaries, general construction tools, and site consumables to customers across a range of industries.

Working in a busy, fast-paced warehouse environment, you'll be responsible for picking and preparing customer orders, packaging products safely, and keeping our systems up to date. You'll ensure stock is organised, deliveries go out on time, and the warehouse remains a safe and tidy space for the team.

As our business continues to grow, you'll have every opportunity to grow with it.

Your Responsibilities

Receiving deliveries, checking goods against purchase orders and accurately booking stock into our system.
Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring goods are ready for dispatch.
Identifying and selecting the correct products, tools and equipment from stock.
Checking orders for accuracy, quantity and condition before dispatch.
Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
Operating a counterbalance forklift where required.
Maintaining accurate stock records and assisting with stocktaking.
Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, organised and safe.
Carrying out general warehouse duties and supporting the wider team as required.

Come and join our Friendly Team

What you
will bring

Essential Skills:

Previous experience working in a busy warehouse environment.
Proven experience in picking, packing and preparing customer orders.
Ability to accurately identify different tools, equipment and consumables.
Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
Basic computer literacy and experience using stock or warehouse management systems.
Reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable:

A valid counterbalance forklift licence, with practical operating experience.
Previous experience handling PPE, welding products, construction tools or industrial consumables.
Experience in goods receiving, stock control and inventory management.

How we
support you

Full training will be provided. You will be an important member of our company, working closely with colleagues in the Hire and Supplies teams who will be there to support you along the way.

How we
reward you

You will be rewarded with an above average salary based on your experience and what you can bring to the role and the opportunity to progress within a successful family run business.

Position: Experienced Warehouse Operative – Industrial Tools & Consumables.

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (1 hr lunch)

Area: London & Home Counties

Depot: Rainham Depot