Temping Agency: Leading Warehouse Recruitment Agency Urgently Hiring Goods In Out Operatives In Leicester

Key Operational Duties:

• ✓ Inbound Processing: Unloading delivery vehicles, verifying supplier documentation, conducting comprehensive quality checks, and reconciling physical stock against delivery notes
• ✓ System Management: Operating warehouse management software (WMS), scanning barcodes, updating inventory databases, and generating receiving reports
• ✓ Outbound Operations: Picking orders according to customer specifications, packing items securely, labeling shipments accurately, and loading vehicles for dispatch
• ✓ Quality Assurance: Inspecting goods for damage, identifying discrepancies, reporting quality issues, and segregating defective items
• ✓ Compliance Maintenance: Following health and safety protocols, maintaining clean workspaces, and adhering to HSE warehouse regulations

📍 Strategic Location

Positioned at the geographical heart of Britain with direct access to the M1, M69, and A6 motorways, Leicester offers unparalleled connectivity to 90% of the UK population within a 4-hour delivery window.

🏭 Industry Diversity

From fast fashion and e-commerce fulfillment to automotive components and pharmaceuticals, Leicester's warehouses handle remarkably varied products requiring specialized handling expertise.

💼 Career Opportunities

With over 12,500 logistics professionals employed across Leicester's distribution parks, the sector offers exceptional progression from operative to supervisor, team leader, and warehouse management positions.

Competitive Hourly Rates

£11.50 - £13.50

Per Hour + Enhanced Overtime Premium Rates

💰 Financial Benefits:

• Base Rate: £11.50/hour for standard day shifts (06:00-14:00)
• Shift Premium: £12.75/hour for afternoon/evening shifts (14:00-22:00)
• Night Rate: £13.50/hour for night operations (22:00-06:00)
• Overtime Premium: Time-and-a-half after 40 hours, double-time Sundays
• Weekly Pay: Fast-track payments every Friday via secure BACS transfer

🎁 Additional Perks and Advantages:

• • Comprehensive free training programs including manual handling, fork-lift truck (FLT) certification, and health & safety qualifications
• • Access to employee discount schemes covering retail, dining, entertainment, and travel
• • Structured career progression pathways with performance-based promotions and salary increases
• • Flexible scheduling options accommodating personal commitments and work-life balance
• • Transition opportunities from temporary to permanent employment with leading Leicester employers

✅ Mandatory Requirements

• • Right to work in the UK with valid documentation
• • Physical fitness for manual handling (lifting up to 25kg)
• • Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• • Reliable attendance and punctuality record
• • Commitment to health and safety procedures

⭐ Desirable Attributes

• • Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• • Forklift truck (FLT) counterbalance license
• • Familiarity with WMS or SAP systems
• • Team-working and communication skills
• • Flexibility for shift-work patterns

Apply Online

Complete our streamlined online application in under 5 minutes

Quick Interview

Speak with our recruitment experts via phone, video, or office visit within 24 hours

Compliance Check

Fast-track verification of ID, right-to-work documentation, and employment references

Start Working

Begin your warehouse career with immediate start opportunities available

🎓 Training and Certification Opportunities:

• • Manual Handling Certification: Industry-recognized qualification covering safe lifting techniques and injury prevention
• • Forklift Training: Comprehensive FLT instruction including counterbalance, reach truck, and VNA licenses
• • WMS Proficiency: Advanced training in SAP, Manhattan, and other warehouse management systems
• • Health & Safety: IOSH and NEBOSH certifications for supervisory and management progression
• • Leadership Development: Team leadership, conflict resolution, and management skills workshops

🏢 Facility Standards

Modern, climate-controlled warehouses equipped with break rooms, changing facilities, free parking, and on-site canteen services providing hot meals throughout all shifts.

⏰ Flexible Scheduling

Day shifts (06:00-14:00), afternoon shifts (14:00-22:00), night shifts (22:00-06:00), and rotating patterns accommodating personal preferences.

🛡️ Safety First

All employers maintain exemplary safety records, provide comprehensive PPE, conduct regular risk assessments, and prioritize employee wellbeing above operational demands.

❓ What experience do I need to become a Goods In Out Operative?

No prior warehouse experience is required for entry-level positions. Team Temping Agency welcomes complete beginners and provides comprehensive induction training covering all essential skills including manual handling, health and safety procedures, and warehouse management system operation. However, previous logistics, retail, or manufacturing experience can expedite your placement and potentially command higher starting rates. The most important qualifications are reliability, physical fitness, attention to detail, and willingness to learn—we'll teach you everything else!

❓ How quickly can I start working after registering?

Team Temping Agency specializes in rapid deployment, with most candidates starting work within 24-48 hours of successful registration. Our streamlined onboarding process includes same-day interviews, fast-track compliance checks, and immediate position matching. We conduct registration appointments Monday through Friday from 08:00-18:00, with emergency weekend registrations available for urgent client requirements. Provided your documentation is complete—valid ID, proof of right to work, employment references—you could literally be earning by tomorrow! Visit our registration page to book your slot.

❓ What shift patterns are available for Goods In Out Operatives?

Leicester warehouses operate 24/7/365, offering maximum flexibility to accommodate your lifestyle preferences. Standard day shifts run 06:00-14:00 (£11.50/hour), afternoon shifts 14:00-22:00 (£12.75/hour with premium), and night shifts 22:00-06:00 (£13.50/hour with night enhancement). Many sites also offer continental shift patterns (4 days on, 4 days off), compressed working weeks, and part-time opportunities. We actively work to match your availability with suitable positions—whether you're a morning person, night owl, or need specific days off for family commitments. Flexibility is one of our greatest strengths!

❓ Can temporary positions lead to permanent employment?

Absolutely! Temp-to-perm represents one of the most popular progression pathways, with approximately 60% of our temporary workers securing permanent contracts within their first 12 months. This arrangement benefits everyone—employers can assess your performance, reliability, and cultural fit before making permanent offers; you can evaluate the company, role, and working environment before committing long-term. Team Temping Agency maintains excellent relationships with Leicester's leading logistics employers who regularly convert high-performing temporary staff. We advocate for your progression, provide performance feedback, and actively identify permanent opportunities matching your career aspirations. View our success stories to read testimonials from workers who've secured permanent positions through our agency.

❓ What support does Team Temping Agency provide throughout my employment?

Unlike traditional recruitment agencies offering minimal post-placement support, Team Temping Agency provides comprehensive ongoing assistance throughout your entire employment journey. Your dedicated recruitment consultant conducts regular check-ins, site visits to ensure workplace satisfaction, and provides immediate support for any concerns or issues. We offer 24/7 emergency contact numbers, payroll assistance guaranteeing accurate and timely weekly payments, access to free training programs enhancing your skills and qualifications, and career guidance identifying progression opportunities. Additionally, we provide practical support including benefit claim advice, transport coordination for early morning shifts, and referral bonuses when you recommend friends or family. Our commitment extends far beyond mere placement—we genuinely invest in your long-term career success and personal wellbeing.