Warehouse Operative
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
About The Role
Role: Warehouse Operative
Location: Crayford, DA1 4QX
Salary: £30,726.42
Hours a week: 45 hours, 07.00 - 17.00
Days of work: Monday to Friday (No Night Shifts)
Contract type: Permanent
At Restore Datashred, we’renot just about shredding documents; we’reabout protecting the integrity of confidential information while delivering top-notch service. As a leading provider of secure document destruction, we are on the lookout for a dedicated Warehouse Operative to join our dynamic team. If you’reready to take on a role where every day presents a new challenge and you play a crucial part in our mission to ensure confidentiality and security, then this is the job for you!
As a Warehouse Operative, you willbe at the heart of our operation, ensuring that waste materials are processed efficiently and safely. Your role is vital in maintainingthe smooth running of our warehouse environment, adhering to safety standards, and keeping our machinery in top shape. You willbe a key player in providing a secure, reliable service to our customers, working both independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Load and unload confidential paper and materials from vehicles with precision and care
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly checks on shredding and baling machinery to ensure optimalperformance
- Operate shredding and baling machinery safely, adhering to all compliance standards
- Report any machinery or equipment defects to minimize production downtime
- Follow manual handling procedures to ensure safety during lifting and manoeuvring
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to boost operational efficiency
- Use counterbalance ForkliftTruck or JCB Telehandler Truck safely in a bustling environment
- Assistwith collections from customer sites as needed
About you:
- A commitment to high Health and Safety standards
- Numerate and literate with excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
- Flexibility and resilience under pressure
- Experience with FLT Counterbalance or JCB Telehandler is required
- Confidential wastepaperor recycling experience is a plus, but we provide full training
- First Aid and Fire Marshall certifications are desirable but not necessary
Some of our benefits include:
- Annual Leave - 23 days + bank holidays
- Life Assurance - 2x basic annual salary
- Bereavement Counselling - Support during difficult times
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential counselling via Health Assured
- Eye Care Support - Free eye tests and up to £70 towards glasses for DSE users and drivers (includes retinal photography for drivers over 40)
About Us
Restore Commitment to Disability Confidence
We assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so.