Full time

General Operative

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PP
money-bag £13.50 per hour
Posted: 30 April 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 30 May 2026
Ref: 59823913

About the Role

A General Operative is required in Cheltenham for a full-time, 6-week temporary assignment, with permanent potential. Reporting to Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial, this role involves picking, packing, and labelling glass sheets within a warehouse. Key duties include preparing products for dispatch, safely packaging glass to prevent damage, and checking quality standards. The position offers £13.50 per hour, working Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 17:00pm, and Friday from 8:00am to 13:00pm. Candidates should possess attention to detail and comfort handling materials. This role provides an immediate start for suitable applicants.

 Picker & Packer – Glass Packaging (Immediate Start )
We’re currently recruiting Picker & Packers to join a busy warehouse team in Cheltenham, working with glass products. This is an immediate start, with a 6-week temporary assignment and the potential to become permanent for the right candidates.
📍 Location
Cheltenham
💰 Pay
£13.50 per hour
⏰ Hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 17:00pm
  • Friday: 8:00am – 13:00pm
☕ Breaks
  • 15-minute paid break
  • 30-minute unpaid break

🧾 The Role
You’ll be working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, responsible for handling and packaging sheets of glass ready for dispatch.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Picking and preparing glass products for packing
  • Safely packaging glass sheets to prevent damage
  • Labelling and preparing orders for dispatch
  • Checking product quality and accuracy
  • Keeping the workspace clean and organised
  • Following strict health & safety procedures

  Physical Requirements
  • Physically demanding role
  • Regular heavy lifting up to 20kg
  • Handling fragile materials with care
  • Standing and moving throughout the shift

✅ What We’re Looking For:
  • Previous warehouse or picking/packing experience
  • Experience handling fragile goods (advantageous)
  • Forklift licence (advantageous, but not essential)
  • Good attention to detail
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Comfortable with manual handling

  Benefits:
  • On-site car park
  • Canteen facilities available
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Opportunity for a permanent role
 
Ready to get started?
Apply online today or come and see us:
📍 Pertemps Gloucester, Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ
📞 01452 507500
🕗 Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

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