Job Description

We're looking for Warehouse Operative to join Foxway and become part of a team that gives technology a second life.

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll play a key role in our sustainability mission by assisting with a variety of tasks across devices such as laptops, desktops, mobile phones, tablets, and Apple products, ensuring they are ready for reuse.

No prior technical experience? No problem. We provide full training—what matters most is your interest in technology and willingness to learn.

📍 Location:Braintree, Essex

What will you do?

• Receive inbound deliveries: unload vehicles, check quantities/condition, and book stock into our inventory system

• Sort, label, and stage stock for put-away, processing, or dispatch using safe manual handling practices

• Pick and pack orders accurately, selecting the correct items, quantities, and accessories to meet customer requirements

• Prepare consignments for dispatch: pack securely, label correctly, and support carrier collections to agreed cut-off times

• Reconfiguration of IT assets (full training provided)

• Put stock away to the correct locations and maintain clear, organised storage areas

• Use handheld scanners and systems to update stock movements, locations, and order status (full training provided)

• Support stock counts and basic inventory checks, reporting discrepancies or damages promptly

• Work to daily productivity targets while maintaining accuracy, care, and attention to detail

• Follow warehouse processes, health & safety guidance, and quality standards at all times

• Keep work areas clean and tidy and support other warehouse tasks when required

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic and positive thinking individuals with a will to learn and progress in a fast paced environment where support and training will be provided.

Must have:

• Comfortable using Windows and performing accurate data entry

• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work

• Ability to follow processes and instructions consistently

• Positive, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team

• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment

• Able to drive or live locally in Braintree due to shift patterns

Nice to have:

• Experience in IT, refurbishment, warehouse, or production environments

• Any Forklift licence to show you are capable (however Foxway would look to provide refresher courses to ensure safety measures are met)

Education / Experience:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) preferred

• Previous experience in IT, production, or operations is beneficial but not essential

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 15kg unassisted

• Comfortable with bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, sitting, and standing as required

Why you will enjoy working with us?

• Full onboarding and training provided

• Modern facilities including games room and breakout spaces

• Supportive, people-first culture

• Fixed shift rota shared for the full year—no last-minute changes

• Free parking, team BBQs, and regular social events

• Opportunities to develop technical skills and gain qualifications
  

What do we offer?

• Company uniform

• Pension scheme

• Free fruit, tea, and coffee

• Social break room with pool tables, interactive dartboard, Xbox, and games

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site free parking

• Internal Training (Level 1, 2 Technician)

• External Training courses (e.g. forklift, flexi, scissor lift)

• Additional holiday for length of service (up to 5 years)

• Length of service awards (gift vouchers)

• Employee recognition schemes

• Working in shifts: a three-week rolling rota, designed for consistency and work-life balance

Working in shifts

A structured three-week rolling rota designed to support work-life balance:

• Week 1–3:Monday–Wednesday

• Week 4–6:Thursday–Saturday

The role operates on three 12-hour shifts per week (06:00–19:00), including a 1-hour unpaid break, totalling 36 hours per week.
A full-year rota is provided in advance for predictability and planning.

How does Foxway operate?

Foxway partners with manufacturers, resellers, and leasing companies to source large volumes of retired and replaced IT/Electronic equipment, and in turn distributes globally. Our mission is to make sustainable technology accessible to everyone. Foxway’s Recommerce Computers & Enterprise (C&E) focuses on sustainable tech management by the refurbishment and resale of used computer equipment, addressing both environmental and market demand.

By joining us, you become part of a purpose-driven, international team that is shaping a more sustainable tech industry.

We review applications on an ongoing basis—apply today and be part of the change!