Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Salary: £25,185 – £25,583 per year (pro rata for part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm or 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1FT
Directorate: Growth & Environment
About the Service
Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES) supports people across Hertfordshire and nearby areas by providing essential equipment that helps individuals live safely and independently at home, in care settings, and in schools.
The warehouse team plays a vital role in this service by ensuring equipment is received, processed, recycled, and distributed efficiently. The team works closely with drivers and logistics staff to deliver a reliable and responsive service to the community.
About the Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will help keep warehouse operations running smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:
- Receiving and unloading incoming deliveries
- Picking, preparing, and organising stock for distribution
- Storing equipment safely and correctly
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
- Following health and safety procedures at all times
- Supporting recycling and processing of returned equipment
- Assisting with stock control and record keeping
- Using handheld scanners and basic IT systems
- Undertaking basic assembly, labelling, and barcoding tasks
- Operating warehouse equipment (training provided)
This is a practical, fast-paced role where priorities can change quickly, so flexibility is important.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, proactive, and a strong team player
- Comfortable working in a busy warehouse environment
- Detail-focused with good accuracy in tasks
- Physically capable of manual handling work
- Able to follow health and safety procedures
- Good at communication
- Willing to learn new skills and processes
Essential / Desirable Skills:
- Forklift and/or Flexi Truck licence (preferred)
- Basic IT skills, including use of handheld scanners
- Previous warehouse experience (desirable but not essential)
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Strong spoken English is required for communication and safety purposes
Interview Information
Interview Date: Week commencing 27th July 2026
Benefits & Information
This role is part of Hertfordshire County Council’s operational services and contributes directly to supporting local residents.
The council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), which may affect organisational structure in the future, with potential TUPE transfer protections for staff.
The council is a Disability Confident employer and guarantees an interview to candidates who disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role.