Warehouse Operative

Dagenham · HGV & Night Driving

£28,000 - £31,000 per annum, inc benefitsNight shift

Stores Operative – Automotive Manufacturing

Dagenham, East London

£28,000 – £31,000 per annum (DOE)

Full-time | Perm | Rotating Shifts

A leading automotive manufacturer based in Dagenham is seeking a reliable and motivated Stores Operative to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced industrial environment, with the potential to secure a permanent position following a successful probation period.

The Role

As a Stores Operative, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the site, ensuring materials and goods are handled efficiently, accurately, and safely.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receiving and checking incoming deliveries
  • Booking goods onto internal and customer systems (full training provided)
  • Storing and managing stock effectively
  • Picking orders to requisition
  • Preparing outbound shipments
  • Delivering goods across the plant
  • Handling COSHH-controlled products
  • Supervising receipt of bulk deliveries (e.g. road tankers up to 30,000L)
  • Operating Counterbalance, Reach trucks, and tow trucks
  • Interacting with internal teams and customers on site
  • Providing a high level of customer service at all times

About You

Essential Skills & Attributes

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial/automotive environment
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, data entry)
  • Good communication skills with a customer-focused approach
  • Basic mental arithmetic skills
  • Physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Committed to health & safety standards

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • Previous warehouse or stores experience (or transferable skills)
  • FLT licences (Counterbalance B1 / Reach D1 / Tow Trucks)
  • Experience with stock control systems
  • Customer-facing experience
  • Full UK driving licence

Note: FLT training/refresher courses can be provided for the right candidate.

Working Hours & Shifts

  • 37.5 hours per week 
  • Monday to Friday

Rotating Shift Pattern (8-hour shifts):

  • Early: 06:30 – 14:30
  • Late: 14:30 – 22:30
  • Night: 22:30 – 06:30

Typical rotation (subject to business needs):

  • Week 1: Early
  • Week 2: Late
  • Week 3: Early
  • Week 4: Late
  • Week 5: Nights

Contract Details

  • Successful candidates will be offered a permanent contract with Rubix following probation
  • Immediate start available

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Frequently asked questions

  • How do I apply for Warehouse Operative?

    Click the 'Apply for this job' button above. You'll be taken to the employer's site to complete your application.

  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £28,000 - £31,000 per annum, inc benefits

  • Where is this job based?

    Dagenham

  • Who is the employer?

    Reed

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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