Warehouse Operative/Picker
Cogent Staffing · Halifax, Yorkshire
Warehouse Operative/Picker at Cogent Staffing, based in Halifax, Yorkshire. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Halifax, Yorkshire
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Closes
- 21 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Warehouse Operative
Reference https://cogentstaffing.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=16519
About the role
Cogent Staffing are recruiting for experienced Order Pickers/Warehouse Operatives on a temporary to permanent basis. Our client are a leading manufacturer of their industry and are looking to add to their warehouse team.
Shift/salary:
- 4 x 12 hour day shifts (7am – 7pm) followed by 4 days rest period then 4 x 12 hour nights
- £13.96 rising after 12 weeks.
- This pattern continues, including days, nights and weekends.
- Temporary to permanent opportunity
The role:
- Using scanners, barcodes and serial numbers to locate the correct items for shipment and to ensure that inventory is managed accurately
- Safely picking items from shelves
- Packaging completed orders & palletising items
- Completing necessary invoicing or paperwork to allow efficient tracking of orders
- Unloading deliveries from delivery lorries and assisting with the distribution of goods to their correct storage locations
- Restocking shelves using items from storage areas to ensure inventories are always full
- Meeting picking speed and efficiency targets as specified by Supervisors
- Performing warehouse cleaning duties if necessary
The candidate:
- Must have relevant picking experience working in a fast paced environment
- Must have experience using hand held scanning devices
- Is able to commute to Elland, Halifax for 7am Monday – Sunday
- Must be able to work days/nights/weekends on a rotating basis
- Must be able to work 12 hour shifts
Following 12 weeks probation period the pay rate is uplifted, candidates are also offered a permanent contract within the company if they pass the probation period.
At Cogent Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.
We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.
Reference: https://cogentstaffing.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=16519 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 21 Sep 2026 · Listed via Cogent Staffing
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