Warehouse Operative
Posted 1 hour 54 minutes ago by Pertemps London
£29,000 - £31,000 Annual
Permanent
Part Time
Other
Suffolk, Acton, United Kingdom, CO100
Job Description
Warehouse Operative (Part-Time)
Location: Acton, London
Working Pattern: 4 days per week 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A growing and well-established FMCG business is looking for a reliable and hands-on Warehouse Operative to join their team in Acton, London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a practical environment and is looking to develop their skills within the coffee and logistics industry.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the warehouse, assisting with stock handling, order fulfilment, sample preparation, and general operational activities. A valid counterbalance forklift licence is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Desirable Experience
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, practical, and eager to learn. They will have a hands-on approach, strong safety awareness, and a positive attitude towards supporting a busy and growing operation.
This role would suit someone looking for a part-time opportunity within a specialist industry where they can develop their skills and take on a varied range of responsibilities.
I have kept the company anonymous and written it in a third-person recruitment style suitable for posting on job boards (CV-Library, Reed, Indeed, LinkedIn etc.). You can add salary once the agency benchmark has been confirmed.
Location: Acton, London
Working Pattern: 4 days per week 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A growing and well-established FMCG business is looking for a reliable and hands-on Warehouse Operative to join their team in Acton, London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a practical environment and is looking to develop their skills within the coffee and logistics industry.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the warehouse, assisting with stock handling, order fulfilment, sample preparation, and general operational activities. A valid counterbalance forklift licence is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the daily operations of the warehouse and premises.
- Assist with goods receiving, stock organisation, packing, and dispatch of coffee products.
- Safely operate a counterbalance forklift for loading, unloading, and moving stock.
- Carry out stock checks and help maintain accurate inventory records.
- Assist with preparing coffee samples, including packing and basic roasting support.
- Support customer service activities, including order follow-ups and responding to basic enquiries.
- Help prepare and set up cupping sessions while maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
- Operate warehouse equipment such as vacuum packers and pallet trucks.
- Provide general support to wider sales and marketing activities when required.
- Valid counterbalance forklift licence (essential).
- Previous warehouse, logistics, or stock-handling experience.
- Comfortable working in a physical environment, including handling heavy goods with the correct equipment.
- Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- Basic IT skills, including email and spreadsheets.
- Reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to work.
- Genuine interest in coffee and willingness to learn about the industry.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within the coffee industry, such as roasting, cupping, or barista work.
- Customer service or sales support experience.
- Experience with packing and shipping goods.
- Interest in marketing and client-facing activities.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, practical, and eager to learn. They will have a hands-on approach, strong safety awareness, and a positive attitude towards supporting a busy and growing operation.
This role would suit someone looking for a part-time opportunity within a specialist industry where they can develop their skills and take on a varied range of responsibilities.
I have kept the company anonymous and written it in a third-person recruitment style suitable for posting on job boards (CV-Library, Reed, Indeed, LinkedIn etc.). You can add salary once the agency benchmark has been confirmed.