Warehouse Operative
With a great team environment, fantastic benefits, no weekend work and opportunities to develop and grow professionally... why wouldn't you want to be a Warehouse Operative at Bensons for Beds!?
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We’re recruiting Warehouse Operatives to join our warehouse. This hands-on role is central to the smooth running of our warehouse operations: you’ll pick, pack, receive and prepare goods for delivery while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and productivity. Full training will be provided so you can get up to speed and help the team deliver exceptional service to our customers.
The role:
Pick and pack orders accurately and efficiently to meet daily throughput targets
Receive inbound deliveries, check goods against delivery documentation and report discrepancies
Load and unload vehicles safely, assisting drivers and colleagues as required
Operate warehouse equipment including pallet trucks and, where trained and authorised, powered handling equipment in line with safe systems of work
Carry out stock counts, cycle counts and assist with stock reconciliations using handheld devices and warehouse management systems (WMS)
Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment, adhering to health & safety policies and reporting hazards or incidents promptly
Support returns processing and basic quality checks to ensure only saleable stock is dispatched
Work collaboratively with the team to meet KPIs for accuracy, productivity and on-time dispatch
Who we’re looking for:
Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution or logistics environment is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided
Comfortable working in a physically demanding role with manual handling tasks; ability to lift and move stock safely is required
Basic numeracy and a good eye for detail to ensure picking and packing accuracy
Comfortable using handheld devices and basic IT systems; willingness to learn WMS/TMS applications
Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team while following instructions
Positive attitude, flexible approach to shift patterns and a focus on delivering great customer outcomes
Working hours, location and flexibility:
Rotational shifts: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm
Benefits of joining our team:
Medicash- money back on dentists, eye care and access to a virtual GP
Discounts on cinemas, gym memberships and other stores
50% off our products
Income Protection
Life Assurance
Buy and Sell holiday scheme
Career development opportunities
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves. If you’re hardworking, reliable and keen to develop a career in logistics, we’d love to hear from you — apply today to join our warehouse team.
- Division
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Department
- Warehouse & Distribution
- Role
- Warehouse Operative
- Locations
- Tewkesbury DC
- Full or Part Time
- Full time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly Hours
- 37.5
- Annual Salary
- 26110.5
About Bensons for Beds
At Bensons for Beds, we’re driven by one purpose - to help more people get a better night’s sleep. And with 70 years in retail, and 100 years in manufacturing, we’ve got plenty of experience in making this mission a reality.