Lead Operative – Inventory
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Bertelsmann scores A on the Alion truth index.
Company Description
Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.
You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.
Job Description
Peak Lead Operative
Location: Hams Hall, Coleshill, Birmingham
Salary: £29,029.56 per annum plus 25% additional nights premium per hour
Shift: Monday to Friday 40 hours
Contract: Temporary - until mid-January 2027
Join Our Team at Arvato!
Are you an experienced warehouse operative looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy supporting others, leading by example and working in a fast-paced environment?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Peak Lead Operative to join our team at Hams Hall on a temporary basis to support our busy peak period.
This is a great opportunity for someone with warehouse experience who is confident taking responsibility, motivating colleagues and helping to ensure daily operational targets are achieved.
What You'll Be Doing:-
- As a Peak Lead Operative, you'll support the Operations Management team in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the shift.
- To perform all the duties of a warehouse operative.
- Monitor activities within the designated work area to ensure tasks are completed in line with policies and procedures.
- To support the team and ensure internal SLAs are met.
- To provide support to the supervisor in key areas of processes and training.
- Supervise and delegate work tasks to the team in the absence of the supervisor.
- Adhere to all Security, Health & Safety, and housekeeping policies and processes.
- Ensure Housekeeping standards are maintained within the designated work areas.
- To actively contribute and support the SQDIPE initiative to ensure the working environment is clean, tidy, and safe.
- Escalate any performance/safety issues.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:-
We're looking for someone who is reliable, proactive and comfortable taking the lead in a busy warehouse environment.
Ideally, you'll have:
Previous experience working in a warehouse or logistics environment.
Experience supporting or supervising colleagues, although this isn't essential.
Good communication and organisational skills.
The confidence to motivate others and lead by example.
A flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to work under pressure.
A good understanding of warehouse Health & Safety procedures.
A positive attitude and a willingness to support the wider team.
Additional Information
Why Join Arvato?
At Arvato, we believe our people are key to our success. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative working environment where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.
This temporary opportunity is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable leadership experience, develop their operational skills and play an important role during one of our busiest periods of the year.
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
- Pension contribution
- A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
- Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
- Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub
- Free Parking
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