Warehouse Operative - Picker / Packer

Location: London, SW19 Salary: £12.71 per hour Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Warehouse Operative - Picker/Packer to join our client, a leading global supplier of fashionable and high-quality hairpieces, wigs, and beauty accessories, based in the SW19 area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for a long-term, temporary to permanent role. If you have great attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a team, we want to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities:

• Order Processing: Pick and pack customer orders with care, precision, and efficiency.
• Accuracy: Ensure correct items and quantities are selected using handheld scanners.
• Dispatch Preparation: Label and prepare parcels for dispatch according to high company standards.
• Stock Management: Assist in stock replenishment and the organisation of picking locations.
• Quality Control: Identify and report any stock discrepancies or damaged items immediately.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organised, and safe packing area at all times.
• General Duties: Support wider warehouse operations when required, including goods in and inventory tasks.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience in a picker/packer or similar warehouse role.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent accuracy is key when picking and packing orders.
• Pace and Efficiency: Ability to work quickly to meet daily targets without compromising on quality.
• Physical Fitness: Comfortable with manual handling and standing for long periods throughout the shift.
• Tech-Savvy: Basic computer skills and confidence using handheld scanners or Warehouse Management Systems (experience with Waerlinx is a plus).
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to follow instructions clearly.
• Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, proactive, and a team player with a positive attitude.
• Compliance: A good understanding of health and safety practices within a busy warehouse environment.

Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:

• On-going assignments
• Holiday entitlement (28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.