Warehouse Operative - Earn £13.50 up to £30.19 p/h

Posted on May 21st, 2026
location Bristol briefcase Temporary £13.50 - £30.19 per hour

Immediate start available!

We are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our team at our client's busy distribution centre in Emerald Park, Folly Brook Road, BS16 7FE.

This role involves working in a fast-paced, chilled warehouse environment, supporting the day-to-day handling of goods. Please note that this is a physically demanding role, including manual handling and lifting of up to 25kg.

Opportunity to earn £459 per week during the first 12 weeks, increasing to £555 per week thereafter (based on a 34-hour working week).

This is an ongoing role with the opportunity to progress from temporary to permanent.

Please note: all candidates are required to pass a Drug & Alcohol test. Also, due to the shift requirements, this role would not be suitable for students.

Pay rates:

- First 12 weeks: £13.50 per hour (weekdays), £17.41 per hour (weekends)
- After 12 weeks: £16.33 per hour (weekdays), £20.41 per hour (weekends)
+ Performance bonus available
+ Weekend bonus of 20% on top of the standard rate

This is a full-time role working fixed shifts, 5 out of 7.
- Chill shift: 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm
(Please note that finish times may vary depending on daily volumes.)

Your Time at Work

As a Warehouse Operative, your responsibilities will include:

- Picking produce and selecting stock
- Working in a chilled environment with temperatures ranging from 0 °C to 5 °C
- Stacking items into cages
- Delivering items and cages to the loaders
- Using manual handling equipment in a busy environment
- Working to targets set out for you by your supervisor

Heavy lifting of up to 25kg is involved in this role.

Our Perfect Worker

We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and can meet targets and deadlines.

You will:
- Have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
- Be comfortable with physically demanding work
- Be able to communicate effectively in English
- Experience in a similar role is essential
- You are required to pass the Drug & Alcohol test

This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing warehouse environment.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £13.50 to £30.19 per hour
- Fixed shifts
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Performance bonus
- On-site support from Staffline
- Full training provided
- On-site canteen
- Free car parking
- Good links to public transport
- PPE provided

Job Ref: 1GXSBE

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