Full time

Warehouse Operative

Pertemps Reading

Reading, RG1 2QR

£12.71 - £14.52 per hour

Posted: 24 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 23 August 2026

Ref: 60490805

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About the Role

As a Warehouse Operative in Reading, you will join Pertemps Reading's logistics team, handling picking and packing orders with precision. This full-time contract offers £12.71 to £14.52 per hour, with shift patterns covering 06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, or 22:00–06:00. Duties include loading and unloading vehicles, ensuring stock accuracy, and maintaining a tidy workspace. Full training is provided, and candidates must pass a Drug & Alcohol test. Immediate starts are available for those with strong attention to detail and reliability.

Warehouse Operative
Location: Reading
Immediate start
Shift Patterns & Pay
06:00–14:00: £12.71ph (Mon–Fri) | £13.57ph (Sat) | £21.12ph (Sun/Bank Holidays)
14:00-22:00: £13.42ph (Mon–Fri) | £16.28ph (Sat) | £21.12ph (Sun/Bank Holidays)
22:00-06:00: £14.52ph (Sun-Friday) | £21.12ph (Sat/Bank Holidays)
Pertemps Reading are recruiting Warehouse Operatives to join a leading logistics and distribution operation in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with immediate starts, full training and genuine long-term opportunities.
Please note: All successful candidates must pass a Drug & Alcohol test as part of the induction process.
The Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for:

Picking and packing customer orders accurately.
Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
Moving stock throughout the warehouse using pallet trucks (full training provided).
Receiving, checking and putting away incoming goods.
Preparing orders for dispatch and ensuring accurate labelling.
Breaking down cardboard and operating the baler.
Carrying out stock checks and general warehouse duties.
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
Following all health and safety procedures while working to quality and productivity standards.

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