Warehouse Operative

  • The Best Connection
  • Caversham, Oxfordshire
  • May 02, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

The Best Connection are recruiting for a warehouse operative in Central Reading. This is a temp to perm role for the right candidate.

Shifts:

Weekly rotation available:

AM shift

  • 5am to 1:30pm: Monday to Thursday
  • 5am-1pm: Friday

PM shift

  • 12-8:30pm: Monday to Thursday
  • 11:30am-8pm: Friday

Late Shift available:

  • 12:30pm -8:30pm: Monday to Thursday
  • 11:30am to 8pm: Friday

Optional/On request

  • Saturdays shifts available at 1.3% rate.
  • Overtime & bonuses available.

Weekly hours: 40 hours ( 30 minute lunch break unpaid)

Pay: 15.38

Over time/Saturdays: 19.99

Salary review based on accomplishing training.

Specific tasks could include:

  • Pick computer generated orders with repetitive handling/lifting of heavy and large item
  • Accurately record stock movement and usage, along with product identification and use of measuring equipment.
  • Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team and on your own.
  • Operate saws and handle steel
  • Transferring stock to its location using a Forklift trucks and cranes.
  • Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers' orders.
  • Maintain high levels of Health and Safety.
  • Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirements

Requirements for the role:

The successful candidate will have experience as a Warehouse Operative

Have a flexible attitude, committed, be results oriented, and enjoy working in a team environment.

Crane, Fork-Lift, and Side-loader experience is desirable but not essential.

Health & Safety awareness.

UK Driving License is desirable but not essential

Benefits with a permanent contract:

Competitive salary depending on your experience

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure

Health and wellbeing services

Barrett Steel pension

Career progression

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable company with the benefit of continuous training and a career path.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.