Lead Warehouse Operative

Acorn · Willand, Devon

Lead Warehouse Operative at Acorn, based in Willand, Devon, paying £12.71 - £13.21 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.71 - £13.21 per hour
Location
Willand, Devon
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
11 Sep 2026
Sector
Warehouse Operative

20% below the typical rate for warehouse operative

Reference a1WNz000004wu5xMAA_1786608360

About the role

Lead Warehouse Operative

Willand, Devon | £12.71 per hour increasing to £13.21 per hour once permanent | Monday to Friday | 39 Hours per Week | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a reliable and hands-on Lead Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse operation in Willand, Devon.

What We Offer

  • £12.71 per hour for the first 12 weeks.
  • £13.21 per hour once permanent.
  • Full-time, permanent opportunity.
  • 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  • Forklift training available for the right candidate.
  • Opportunity for career progression.
  • Opportunity to take on additional responsibility within a busy warehouse operation.
  • Join a growing and supportive warehouse team.

Hours of Work

  • Monday to Thursday, 8am-5pm.
  • Friday, 8am-4pm.
  • 39 hours per week.

Key Duties

  • Receive and dispatch goods accurately and efficiently.
  • Operate a forklift truck, with training provided for the right candidate.
  • Pick and process orders from start to finish.
  • Palletise and prepare goods for dispatch.
  • Book orders onto the online portal.
  • Print and monitor website and online shop orders.
  • Ensure stock is correctly put away and the warehouse remains organised.
  • Help ensure the warehouse operates efficiently and smoothly.
  • Support the Team Leader with daily warehouse operations.
  • Take responsibility for key warehouse functions when the Team Leader is not working.
  • Safely manoeuvre full pallets of product.

Requirements

  • Previous warehouse experience.
  • Good written and verbal English.
  • Computer literate and comfortable using online systems.
  • Willing and able to operate a forklift truck.
  • Previous forklift experience is preferred, but training can be provided for the right candidate.
  • Ability to safely manoeuvre full pallets of product.
  • Organised and reliable approach to work.
  • Ability to work independently when required.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Hands-on approach and positive attitude.

Interested?

Apply NOW!!!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Reference: a1WNz000004wu5xMAA_1786608360 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 11 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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