Warehouse & Logistics Operatives - early applications
Meet Our Author
About the Role
We’re now inviting early applications for a number of newly created logistics roles with one of the UK’s most respected names in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Starts confirmed for late 2025 and early 2026 – get in early and secure your spot!
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Long-term, full-time work – enjoy security, great pay, and steady hours
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Excellent rates of pay: starting from £12.60/hour (£24,500/year), rising to £13.59/hour (£26,500/year)
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Four-day working week – better work/life balance, long weekends every week
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Overtime opportunities, paid at a premium rate
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Career progression through Vocationally Recognised Certifications (VRCs) – move up and earn more as your skills grow
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High potential for permanent employment for top performers
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Join a respected and fast-growing company with a proud engineering heritage
Location & Working Hours
Location: Shawcross, Dewsbury
Typical Hours:
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Mon–Wed: 07:00–17:00
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Thu: 07:00–16:30
Our client believes in inclusion and flexibility. If you need adjusted hours (e.g., school-friendly or caring responsibilities), they’re happy to discuss tailored schedules to help you balance work and life.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Logistics Operative, you’ll play a vital role in keeping production running smoothly and efficiently:
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Receiving and inspecting deliveries of raw materials and components
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Recording, labelling, and storing stock accurately
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Updating inventory and stock movement records using digital systems
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Picking and preparing parts for assembly teams
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Coordinating with transport teams to ensure on-time dispatch
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Maintaining accurate records of outgoing goods
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Operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes
What We’re Looking For
Bring your experience, enthusiasm, and eye for detail — we’ll provide the support and training to help you thrive.
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Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or despatch environment
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Comfortable using warehouse management or ERP systems
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Great teamwork, attention to detail, and reliability
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Willingness to learn and develop new skills (training provided)
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Forklift Truck (Counterbalance) and/or Overhead Crane licences – preferred but not essential
Ready to Apply?
If you want secure, rewarding, hands-on work in a company that values its people and promotes from within, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply online today with your up-to-date CV, and we’ll be in touch to arrange a site visit and introduction.