Warehouse Operative

Temp & Perm Warehouse Operative opportunities available / on-site (Banbury) / to start ASAP

role overview

We’re setting up a brand-new CG warehouse. As a Warehouse Operative, you will be part of the team responsible for the day-to-day movement of stock through the warehouse. Working under the guidance of the Warehouse Despatch Manager and Senior Operative, you will help ensure products are received, stored, picked, packed and dispatched accurately and safely. This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys active work, values teamwork, and takes pride in accuracy and quality. We’re looking for a mixture of some interim help to join our team, on a zero hour basis, to help see us through our busy set-up/put-away periods and permanent opportunities are also available.

key responsibilities

You will undertake a variety of duties, including but not limited to:

Warehouse duties

Carry out core warehouse activities including goods in, put away, picking, packing, despatch, returns and stock checks

Handle products carefully to maintain quality and presentation

Follow instructions and daily priorities set by supervisors and senior operatives

Accuracy and quality

Pick and pack orders accurately in line with customer and system requirements

Use scanners, labels and paperwork correctly

Flag errors, damaged stock or discrepancies promptly

Health and Safety

Work in line with health and safety procedures and safe systems of work

Use equipment correctly and report any faults or hazards

Follow manual handling guidance and maintain a tidy, safe working area

Teamworking and flexibility

Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet daily targets and deadlines

Be flexible and willing to support different areas of the warehouse during busy periods

During peak trading periods, support ecommerce packing activities where required, following appropriate training and guidance to ensure quality and presentation standards are met

Take feedback positively and apply learning on the job

Systems and ways of working

Use WMS and warehouse systems accurately after training

Follow Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions

Support continuous improvement by raising ideas or issues with supervisors

Peak trading

The business experiences peak trading periods at certain times of the year. This role requires flexibility during these periods, which may include changes to workload, priorities or working patterns in line with business needs.

key skills & experience

Previous warehouse experience is helpful but not essential as full training will be provided· Good attention to detail and a willingness to work accurately

Reliable and punctual, with a positive approach to work

Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment, including standing for extended periods and safely lifting or moving heavy objects as part of the role

Basic IT confidence for scanning and system use is essential

personal qualities

Hard working and dependable

Willing to learn and develop new skills

Team focused with a practical mindset

Takes pride in quality and doing things properly

We’re looking for someone who shares our values: thoughtful, practical, open and collaborative – with a clear eye for quality and care

salary & hours

Real Living Wage hourly rate (other benefits vary depending on contract type)

Temp Work offered may vary from week to week depending on business need but could be up to 37.5 hrs/week for some weeks. This will be confirmed with your manager upon joining.

Full-Time working hours are 8.00am–4.00pm, with flexibility to support early deliveries or late despatch during peak periods, bank holidays, weekend moves or stock transfers.

how to apply

To apply, please submit your CV directly to HR via jobs@carolinegardner.com

If your application is shortlisted, the interview process will consist of a number of stages, the first of which will be a discovery call with HR, followed by a remote interview via Teams and then a brief visit to the warehouse to meet the Warehouse Manager and team.

A little note: We’d love to hear from you, so please don’t wait too long to apply. If we receive a high number of applications, we may need to close the vacancy early to ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves. Once the role is closed, we won’t be able to accept any further applications. Thank you for understanding.

the company

Based in South-West London, Caroline Gardner Publishing is a leading supplier of cards, stationery, and stylish home and gifting products, catering to design-focused retailers worldwide. From high street brands and department stores to independent galleries, our products find a home in a diverse range of retail spaces.

With a successful boutique on London’s Marylebone High Street and a vibrant ecommerce platform, our unique blend of quirky and sophisticated designs is also available directly to consumers. The brand enjoys a strong, loyal following and is both instantly recognisable and highly sought after by a wide array of customers. We’re excited to continue expanding into new product areas with ambitious growth plans on the horizon.

Celebrating 30 years in 2023, we are a British brand known for our commitment to high-quality products and exceptional customer service. We are deeply conscious of our environmental and community impact, focusing on creating timeless designs that resonate with modern life rather than fleeting trends.

As part of our dedication to social and environmental responsibility, we have embarked on a continuous improvement journey and have recently received accredited B-Corp certification.

The business is at an exciting stage of growth and transformation. With ambitious plans to, we’re building a new warehousing operation to support our future. This role will be based at our new warehouse facility in Banbury.

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Sick pay

Work Location: In person