Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £24,800 - £25,000 per annum, Inc benefits
Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver - Mixed Role (Permanent)
Location: PeterboroughSalary: Up to £25,000 DOE + up to £4,000 annual bonus (paid quarterly)Start: Expected start date to be within 2-4 weeksHours: Mon- Friday - Days only
The Opportunity
An established, well-organised distribution business in Peterborough is seeking a permanent Warehouse Operative to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, operating FLT trucks and taking pride in keeping a warehouse safe, clean and efficient.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operating Counterbalance FLT (Reach Truck experience is desirable but not essential)
- Loading and unloading deliveries
- Picking, packing and preparing orders
- Weighing materials and completing basic kilo-based calculations
- Stock put-away and general housekeeping
- Following strict health & safety procedures
- Manual handling of products (heavy lifting required)
- Working proactively — busy mornings and quieter afternoons that require good initiative
What We’re Looking For
- Valid Counterbalance licence
- Reach Truck experience beneficial (training can be provided)
- Previous warehouse experience in a physically demanding role
- Confident with numbers and basic maths
- Strong attention to health & safety and cleanliness
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
- Able to work well within a small, friendly warehouse team
Environment & PPE
- PPE required at all times: safety shoes and high-vis
- Additional PPE such as hair nets, gloves, masks and overalls available when required
- The products involve herbs/spices, so you must be comfortable working around strong smells
- Very health-and-safety-focused environment
- Clean, organised warehouse with high training standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £25,000
- Quarterly performance-related bonus (up to £4,000 per year)
- Strong training and development support
- Friendly team culture with regular staff treats and social events
How to Apply
If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, I’d love to hear from you.
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