Warehouse Operative

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK on site Until 10/2/2026 1+ years exp First posted May 20, 2026 Last posted August 3, 2026
Job description

Working primarily in the yard and returns area, you’ll play a crucial role in processing returned goods, cleaning and preparing equipment, and ensuring everything is stored and recorded accurately. This is a hands-on role that’s essential to keeping our operations efficient, compliant and well‑organised.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Receiving, inspecting and accurately recording returned goods
  • Sorting returned items and assessing them for damage, repair or restocking
  • Cleaning equipment using the correct tools, products and methods
  • Ensuring stock meets company cleanliness and quality standards
  • Storing processed goods safely in the yard or warehouse
  • Keeping the yard and returns area clean, tidy and compliant
  • Operating forklifts/yard machinery (training can be provided)
  • Working with QC, Repairs and Inventory teams to maintain product flow
  • Adhering to all health, safety and environmental procedures
  • Reporting any safety hazards or maintenance needs
  • Supporting wider yard duties including loading/unloading vehicles

Requirements

Essential

  • Previous warehouse experience
  • Strong communication skills (email/Teams/calls)
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet targets

Desirable

  • Supervisory/team leader experience
  • Forklift qualifications (training available)
  • IOSCM or similar logistics/warehouse qualifications

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary.

• Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme + Individual KPIs

• 23 Days Annual Leave (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays.

• Remuneration Package Reviewed Annually.

• Pension Scheme - Auto Enrolment.

• Private Healthcare - Available after successful completion of probation.

• Career Growth - Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program Line.

 2 Annual Volunteering days.

• Free Friday Lunch. 

• Performance-Orientated Business where you can add real value from day one.

About this role

Summary

Process returned goods, operate equipment, maintain safety, and support warehouse operations.

Job title

Warehouse Operative

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

logistics

Location requirements

Based in Sheffield, UK, on-site work only

Salary

Competitive Salary, sharing bonus, KPIs, reviewed annually

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

warehouse experiencecommunicationprioritise

Preferred skills

supervisoryforklift qualificationslogistics qualifications

Specializations

handlinglogisticssafetyforkliftinventory
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sheffield, UK

On-site City