Warehouse Operator

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Warehouse Operative in Bristol!

£18.32 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance). This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

You'll pick, receive, load and dispatch stock in line with our procedures, and help our Warehouse Manager with health and safety initiatives. This is a full-time role based at our Bristol plant, working 38 hours per week across rotating shift patterns. You'll work Monday-Thursday on one of three shifts (6:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 or 22:00-6:00) and Fridays on one of two shifts (6:00-12:00, 12:00-18:00 or 18:00-00:00). You may also be required to work at other Etex depots with reasonable notice.

What you’ll do:

• Pick, assemble, check and load orders onto vehicles for delivery, securing them when required.
• Unload, check, scan and store products in the correct warehouse areas and maintain stock rotation.
• Update SAP for all stock movements and report any damages to your line manager.
• Conduct daily checks on materials handling equipment and maintain a clean and safe warehouse following 5S procedures.
• Work closely with supply chain, customer services, production and logistics teams to meet operational demands.
• Provide training to new employees once you have the right level of experience.

What you’ll bring:

• Ability to lift 25kg and manual dexterity, physical co-ordination and endurance for the role.
• Valid forklift licence (desirable).
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment, ideally in distribution or manufacturing (desirable).
• Experience operating materials handling equipment (desirable).
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively across multiple departments.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and extra hours to meet operational demands.

Benefits:

At Etex, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you at every stage of your career. Our comprehensive rewards include a flexible pension scheme, with core contributions from both you and Etex totalling between 9% and 18% of your salary depending on your length of service and selected options. You’ll also enjoy exclusive retail discounts through Etex Hive and wellbeing services for you and your family. Additional benefits include access to expert care support, a car salary sacrifice scheme, the option to buy extra holiday, eyecare vouchers, free mortgage advice, and enhanced family-friendly policies. Plus, we celebrate your achievements with award schemes and long-service recognition, ensuring you always feel valued as part of our team.

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).