Howdens is looking for a General Operative with MHE Experience to join our warehousing operation in Hull, East Yorkshire. This is an essential role in the warehouse, where you will be working as part of a team to support the supply of stock back to the main site at Howden. Pay rate & shift pattern: C Grade - £15.62ph Day Shift - 6:00am until 2.30pm (Monday to Thursday) 6:00am until 2:00pm (Friday) What will you be doing as a General Operative: Receipt of palletised products from manufacturing into the warehouse Locating pallets into designated storage positions Picking and building customer orders accurately Loading pallets safely onto trailers for despatch to other Warehouses Achieving individual and team targets Working to the relevant SOPs Delivering Inbound delivery notes to the relevant stock controller What do you need to qualify for the General Operative: Possess excellent attention to detail and work efficiently within deadlines. Manage stock physically and with Manual Handling Equipment (MHE). Prioritise personal and team health and safety, reporting hazards and near misses while ensuring site safety. Demonstrate initiative and work independently to complete assigned tasks. Bring warehouse or logistics experience, preferably in an FMCG environment. Hold a valid forklift truck licence. Conduct MHE safety checks, maintain logbooks, and report defects to management. About Us Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 850 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made in 2023. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. How to apply: We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a General Operative, then we are keen to hear from you. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteamhowdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. LI-LH1