Warehouse Operative – Milton Keynes

Warehouse Operative – Milton Keynes

Newstaff Employment Agency in Milton Keynes is currently recruiting a Warehouse Operative to join a small, friendly team within a modern warehouse facility in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

This ongoing position involves preparing customer orders for the busy Christmas period, assembling boxes, applying labels and using an in-house warehouse management system to ensure orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

The successful candidate will work in a modern warehouse equipped with advanced technology, including an AI-supported warehouse system and cameras. We are looking for someone reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking who can maintain excellent attention to detail while working towards daily order deadlines.

This opportunity offers regular Monday-to-Friday working hours, making it ideal for candidates seeking ongoing warehouse work in Milton Keynes.

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm
Break: 30 minutes
Job Type: Ongoing Warehouse Operative
Industry: Warehousing / Order Fulfilment / Distribution
PPE Required: Safety Boots and High-Visibility Clothing

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer orders accurately within a busy warehouse environment.
• Assemble cardboard boxes ready for packing and dispatch.
• Apply labels to boxes, ensuring information is correct and clearly displayed.
• Prepare Christmas orders to meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Use a computer and in-house warehouse management system to process orders.
• Follow order instructions and ensure products are prepared correctly.
• Check labels, packaging and order information for accuracy.
• Maintain a consistent and efficient working pace throughout the shift.
• Work towards daily order processing targets and dispatch deadlines.
• Identify and report incorrect labels, damaged packaging or order discrepancies.
• Use initiative to resolve straightforward issues during the order preparation process.
• Maintain excellent attention to detail when completing repetitive tasks.
• Work independently at a warehouse workbench when required.
• Support colleagues to ensure customer orders are completed on time.
• Keep workstations clean, tidy and organised.
• Follow warehouse procedures and established working practices.
• Use warehouse equipment and computer systems responsibly.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment throughout the shift.
• Support general warehouse and order fulfilment duties when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent attendance, reliability and punctuality.
• A hardworking and enthusiastic approach to warehouse duties.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Confidence using a PC and basic computer systems.
• Ability to learn and use an in-house warehouse management system.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality.
• Confidence completing repetitive packing and labelling tasks.
• Good practical problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain standing at a workbench throughout the working shift.
• Willingness to undertake practical warehouse and order preparation duties.
• Ability to meet deadlines within a busy order fulfilment environment.
• A responsible approach to workplace safety.
• Safety boots and high-visibility clothing are essential.
• Personal pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Previous experience working as a Warehouse Operative, Picker Packer, Packing Operative or within an order fulfilment environment would be beneficial.

Experience using warehouse computer systems, processing orders or preparing goods for dispatch would also be advantageous.

However, candidates with transferable skills, good computer confidence and a reliable attitude are encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

• Competitive hourly pay of £12.71.
• Ongoing warehouse work in Milton Keynes.
• Monday-to-Friday working schedule.
• Regular working hours from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
• Join a small, friendly and supportive warehouse team.
• Work within a modern, state-of-the-art warehouse facility.
• Gain experience using an advanced warehouse management system.
• Exposure to AI-supported warehouse technology.
• Develop practical order processing, packing and labelling skills.
• Opportunity to support customer order fulfilment during the busy Christmas period.
• Varied responsibilities within a modern distribution environment.
• Support from the Newstaff Employment recruitment team.

How to Apply

Interested in this warehouse job in Milton Keynes? Don’t hang about—send us your CV, and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Industrial Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information about our current warehouse vacancies? Feel free to contact Nikki at 01908 087 154 or email your CV directly to [email protected].

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Questions about this role? Contact Nikki Radford on 01908 087 154 or email [email protected].