Warehouse Operative
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.38 to £19.99 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8LL |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -022026-18636_1771511292 |
Summary
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.