Heavy Lifting warehouse Operative

Pertemps · Crawley, West Sussex

Heavy Lifting warehouse Operative at Pertemps, based in Crawley, West Sussex, paying £12.71 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.71 per hour
Location
Crawley, West Sussex
Contract
Permanent
Posted
15 hours ago
Closes
6 Nov 2026
Sector
Warehouse Operative

14% below the typical rate for warehouse operative

Reference 447107144

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and physically fit Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse team in Crawley. This is a hands-on, heavy-lifting role involving the safe movement, loading and unloading of large and heavy items throughout the shift.
You will work as part of a team to ensure goods are handled safely, stored correctly and prepared for dispatch in line with health and safety procedures.
Key Duties:
  • Safely lift, carry and move heavy items throughout the shift, often working in two-person lifting teams.
    • Load and unload delivery vehicles, containers and pallets.
    • Move stock around the warehouse and place items in the correct storage locations.
    • Pick, pack, wrap and label goods ready for dispatch.
    • Use handheld scanners to check and record stock where required.
    • Check deliveries for damaged, missing or incorrect items and report any issues.
    • Palletise, band and shrink-wrap stock where required.
    • Keep the warehouse clean, tidy and free from trip hazards.
    • Follow all health and safety procedures, safe manual handling techniques and site rules.
Requirements:
  • Previous warehouse, manual handling or heavy lifting experience is advantageous.
    • Must be physically fit and comfortable with continuous heavy lifting, bending, stretching and standing for long periods.
    • Confident working in a fast-paced environment and meeting daily targets.
    • Reliable, hard-working and able to work well as part of a team.
    • Willing to take on any challenge and adapt to different tasks.
    • Comfortable using handheld scanners and following instructions.
    • Must have the right to work in the UK.

Reference: 447107144 · Posted 15 hours ago · Closes 6 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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