Impact Recruitment
WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE
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Job Reference
Bradleigh Smith_1790867561
Locations
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary
£28000 per annum
Job Type
Permanent
POSTED
01 October 2026
Description
Impact Recruitment are working with a well-established Northampton-based business to recruit a Warehouse Operative to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, with responsibility for goods in, stock control, picking, packing and dispatch. The role also has a strong focus on accuracy, IT systems and improving warehouse processes.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Northampton
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Responsibilities
- Handle goods in, stock, picking, packing and dispatch activities.
- Manage non-standard deliveries, urgent orders and overseas shipments.
- Update stock information accurately using warehouse systems.
- Book in shipments and maintain accurate order and courier records.
- Use a PDA and other warehouse systems as part of the day-to-day operation.
- Carry out stock checks, cycle counts and audits, investigating discrepancies.
- Identify recurring stock, dispatch and courier issues before they cause problems.
- Support improvements to warehouse processes, layout and stock handling.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and well-organised warehouse.
- Manage courier issues, missed collections and delivery problems.
- Support the Operations Manager with Health & Safety checks and risk assessments.
- Provide support to the wider Operations team during busy periods and staff absences.
- Coach and support newer Warehouse Operatives with goods in, picking, packing and checking procedures.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Requirements
- Previous experience across goods in, stock handling, picking, packing and dispatch within a busy warehouse or fulfilment environment.
- Experience handling complex deliveries, urgent orders and overseas shipments is desirable.
- Confident using computers and warehouse systems.
- Comfortable using stock systems, PDAs, courier platforms and order management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to stock checks and discrepancies.
- Able to work independently and use your own judgement.
- Good organisational skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
- Able to identify process improvements and contribute ideas.
- Confident supporting and coaching less experienced team members.
- Reliable, trustworthy and hardworking.
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Benefits
- £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- No evenings or weekend work
- 31 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
- Company pension scheme and company bonus.
- PPE/clothing allowance.
- On-site car parking and free EV charging.
- Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discount vouchers and other benefits.
- Dedicated training budget and clear career pathways.
- Regular performance and development reviews.
- Opportunity to join an established and growing Northampton-based business.
If you are interested in this opportunity then please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in contact.
Impact Recruitment are working on behalf of a client as an Employment Business.
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