full_time, Full Time, Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.00pm

About Us

Oadby Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, built on a strong commitment to both our people and sustainability.

We pride ourselves on being a business that genuinely values and invests in its employees, offering a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work.

Our Braintree branch reflects the core values that define Oadby Plastics: Attitude, Behaviour, and Culture. These values shape how we work together and how we support our customers every day. Guided by our vision of Customer Service Excellence, we provide a modern, well equipped environment where professionalism and collaboration thrive.

At Oadby Plastics, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. Were proud to offer a workplace where individuals are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow as part of a stable, forward thinking business.

What you will be doing

Working as part of the Warehouse team, the Warehouse Operative & Relief Driver plays an important role in ensuring customer orders are picked, packed and processed to a high standard. The aim is to get things right first time and consistently meet our customer service excellence targets. Alongside core warehouse duties, the role also provides essential relief driving cover to support deliveries when required, helping maintain a smooth, safe and efficient operation. This position supports the wider operations function and contributes to upholding the companys mission, vision and values.

You day to day responsibilities include: -

Receiving and checking goods, carrying out stock checks and reporting any issues.
Organising and rotating stock to keep the warehouse running smoothly.
Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch, including labelling and loading.
Using counterbalance forklifts to move and load goods safely.
Provide delivery cover as needed, ensuring all goods are delivered and collected safely and on time.
Complete vehicle safety checks, record defects, and maintain fuel levels and cleanliness in line with company procedures.
Safely load, secure and unload materials to prevent damage during transit.
Accurately complete and return all delivery notes, RMAs, internal transfers and related documentation.
Drive responsibly, comply with traffic laws, and follow all QHSE policies to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and compliant with safety standards.
Supporting the Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor with daily transport planning and dispatch.
Completing general admin tasks such as printing orders, dispatch notes and filing.
Making sure delivery notes and other paperwork are completed and stored correctly.

What are we looking for

Were looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and keen to contribute as part of a team. The ideal candidate will take a proactive approach to their role, show attention to detail, and be committed to maintaining high standards in a warehouse and driver environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who values teamwork, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a supportive operation. To be successful in this role, youll need the following: -

Hold a valid, up to date counterbalance forklift licence
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices within a warehouse
Previous experience of warehouse understanding and its environment
HGV2 (Category C) in date License, CPC and valid Tachograph Card
Previous HGV driving experience

Benefits

Salary - £14.78 per hour
Company profit share scheme
Hours Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.00pm
Pension
Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service
Life assurance
Free car parking
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
Long service awards
Free eye tests
Employee referral scheme
Training and development opportunities
Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assisted Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.

You may also be interested in or have experience/skills in the following: Warehouse Operative, Goods Out, Forklift Driver

Please submit your CV without delay to avoid disappointment; we may close vacancies if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. For any candidates being recommended by our current employees, you must apply directly through our website and stipulate the referring employee.