Warehouse Operative
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | ME20 7BT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UK Pool Store Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WH01 |
Summary
Warehouse & Online Order Fulfilment
• Picking, packing, and dispatching online orders accurately and efficiently
• Receiving, checking, and booking in deliveries of pool equipment, chemicals, and accessories
• Organising stock within the warehouse to ensure safe and efficient storage
• Carrying out regular stock checks and assisting with inventory control
• Preparing goods for courier collection and customer collections
• Ensuring all warehouse activities comply with health & safety regulations
Shop Sales & Customer Support
• Serving customers in the swimming pool retail shop in a friendly and professional manner
• Providing advice on swimming pool products, accessories, and basic maintenance (training provided)
• Processing sales and payments accurately
• Replenishing shop stock and maintaining clean, well-presented displays
• Handling customer queries, returns, and basic after-sales support
General Duties
• Keeping both the warehouse and shop areas clean, tidy, and organised
• Assisting colleagues as required to support the smooth running of the business
Skills & Experience Required
• Previous warehouse, retail, or trade counter experience preferred (but not essential)
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Good attention to detail, particularly when picking and packing online orders
• Basic IT skills for order processing and stock systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
Desirable (but not essential)
• Knowledge of swimming pools, pool maintenance, or water treatment
• Forklift licence
• Experience with e-commerce order fulfilment
Working Hours
• Full-time role
• 5 days per week (may include occasional weekend work during busy periods)
What We Offer
• Competitive pay, dependent on experience
• Full training on swimming pool products and systems
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop product knowledge in a specialist retail sector
• Picking, packing, and dispatching online orders accurately and efficiently
• Receiving, checking, and booking in deliveries of pool equipment, chemicals, and accessories
• Organising stock within the warehouse to ensure safe and efficient storage
• Carrying out regular stock checks and assisting with inventory control
• Preparing goods for courier collection and customer collections
• Ensuring all warehouse activities comply with health & safety regulations
Shop Sales & Customer Support
• Serving customers in the swimming pool retail shop in a friendly and professional manner
• Providing advice on swimming pool products, accessories, and basic maintenance (training provided)
• Processing sales and payments accurately
• Replenishing shop stock and maintaining clean, well-presented displays
• Handling customer queries, returns, and basic after-sales support
General Duties
• Keeping both the warehouse and shop areas clean, tidy, and organised
• Assisting colleagues as required to support the smooth running of the business
Skills & Experience Required
• Previous warehouse, retail, or trade counter experience preferred (but not essential)
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Good attention to detail, particularly when picking and packing online orders
• Basic IT skills for order processing and stock systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
Desirable (but not essential)
• Knowledge of swimming pools, pool maintenance, or water treatment
• Forklift licence
• Experience with e-commerce order fulfilment
Working Hours
• Full-time role
• 5 days per week (may include occasional weekend work during busy periods)
What We Offer
• Competitive pay, dependent on experience
• Full training on swimming pool products and systems
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop product knowledge in a specialist retail sector