Lead Warehouse Operative 
Location: Solihull
Pay Rate: £13.50–£14.50 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, day shift
Contract Type: Temp to Perm

We are recruiting for a reliable and motivated Lead Warehouse Operative to join our team in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional with strong organisational skills and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.

You will support daily warehouse operations, ensure accurate picking for scheduled deliveries and collections, assist drivers and maintain high standards of stock control, organisation and health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick goods for scheduled deliveries and collections.
  
  
• Support the smooth running of daily warehouse operations.
  
  
• Load and unload vans, ensuring efficient goods-in and goods-out processes.
  
  
• Follow internal procedures and promptly report any issues.
  
  
• Maintain an organised warehouse to meet operational demands.
  
  
• Carry out basic forklift maintenance checks in line with company procedures, where applicable.
  
  
• Keep the warehouse and front counter clean, tidy and safe.
  
  
• Support stocktakes, ensuring accurate counts and meeting deadlines.
  
  
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed by all team members.
  
  
• Prioritise workloads and meet operational deadlines.
  
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and drivers.
  
  

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally in a senior or lead role.
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  
  
• Reliable, self-motivated and proactive.
  
  
• Experience with stock control, picking and goods-in/goods-out processes.
  
  
• Understanding of warehouse health and safety.
  
  
• Ability to work under pressure in a physically demanding environment.
  
  
• Flexible approach and willingness to undertake varied tasks.
  
  
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  
  
• Forklift experience or certification would be advantageous, where applicable.
  
  

• £13.50–£14.50 per hour
  
  
• Monday to Friday, day shift.
  
  
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
  
  
• A key role within a busy warehouse operation.