Job Title: Warehouse Operative (Seasonal – 6 Month Contract)
Location: Bekesbourne
Department: Operations
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Salary: £10.85 - £12.71 per hour
The Warehouse Operative supports the day-to-day running of warehouse operations, ensuring efficient handling of goods, accurate order fulfilment, and timely dispatch. Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, this role is responsible for picking, packing, shipping, stock control, and maintaining a safe and organised warehouse environment.
This is a seasonal 6-month position, aligned to periods of increased operational demand.
Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Operations
• Accurately pick products against order requirements using pick lists or handheld systems
• Pack goods securely and appropriately for shipment, ensuring protection and presentation standards
• Prepare shipments, including labelling, documentation, and booking with couriers
• Load and unload deliveries, checking goods in against purchase orders
Stock Management
• Assist with regular stock takes and cycle counts
• Maintain accurate stock records and report discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager
• Ensure correct storage and organisation of inventory within the warehouse
Logistics & Dispatch
• Coordinate daily dispatch activities to meet customer delivery expectations
• Work with internal teams to prioritise urgent or time-sensitive shipments
• Support returns handling and reverse logistics processes
Warehouse Standards & Compliance
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Adhere to health and safety policies and manual handling guidelines
• Ensure all equipment and tools are used safely and correctly
Support to Warehouse Manager
• Assist with general warehouse administration and operational tasks
• Provide updates on stock levels, order progress, and issues
• Support process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Skills & Experience
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment (preferred)
• Experience with picking, packing, and dispatch processes
• Basic IT skills (e.g. stock systems, scanners, or Microsoft tools)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
Personal Attributes
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Proactive and willing to support across multiple warehouse functions
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks
• Flexible approach to workload, particularly during peak periods
The Orbital Internet Group is an Award winning, leading provider in the telecoms industry that has been in operation for over 20 years.
The business is growing quickly and the injection of new capital from our Private Equity Partners, has only enhanced this. The business has a loyal customer base and scores highly on all customer satisfaction metrics.
We have rapidly built one of the UK's most sophisticated WiMAX class networks, providing thousands of end user's with ultra-fast internet access. We operate a national IP backbone spanning multiple datacentre’s, telephone exchanges and core POP sites. We provide services to customers in the UK as well as internationally.
We have big plans to bring full fibre internet services to thousands of residents and businesses across Kent, utilising our Vfast and Orbital Net brands.
We have 3 brands within the group, Orbital Net, Vfast Internet and Vfast Parks. All of which offer their own set of products and services to suit our customer base.
