Laboratory Operatives & Warehouse Pickers / Packers - Kent

Laboratory Operatives & Warehouse Pickers / Packers

Location: Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12
Pay: £12.81 per hour (Temporary) | £12.91 per hour (Permanent)
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Experience: No experience required

About the Roles

We are recruiting reliable and motivated individuals to join a busy operation in Paddock Wood, with opportunities available in both laboratory operations and warehouse picking and packing.

These are entry-level positions and no previous experience is required as full training will be provided.

We are looking for candidates with a positive, can-do attitude, a reasonable understanding of English to follow safety instructions and understand quantities, and a self-motivated approach to work

1. Laboratory Operatives - Early & Late Shifts

These roles involve working in a laboratory environment. Candidates should be comfortable following instructions, working accurately and maintaining a safe working environment.

Early Shift

Working hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Break: 30 minutes unpaid

Hours: 40 hours per week

Late Shift

Working hours: 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Break: 30 minutes unpaid

Hours: 40 hours per week

Late shift premium: An additional £1 per hour for every hour worked after 7:00pm.

Pay

Temporary: £12.81 per hour

Permanent: £12.91 per hour

An additional £1 per hour for every hour worked after 7:00pm on the late shift, where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with product preparation and handling.

Follow instructions and ensure accurate quantities.

Maintain a clean and tidy working area.

Follow health, safety and hygiene procedures.

Work efficiently as part of a team.

2. Warehouse Pickers & Packers - Afternoon Shift

We are also recruiting Warehouse Pickers & Packers to support day-to-day warehouse operations.

Working Arrangements

Afternoon shift while working on a temporary contract.

Opportunity to move to an early shift once permanent, subject to availability and business requirements.

Pay

Temporary: £12.81 per hour

Permanent: £12.91 per hour

An additional £1 per hour for every hour worked after 7:00pm, where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Picking and packing customer orders accurately.

Checking products, order details and quantities.

Preparing orders for dispatch.

Following instructions and working to required standards.

Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

A positive, can-do attitude.

A reasonable understanding of English to follow safety instructions and understand quantities.

Good attention to detail.

A reliable and self-motivated approach to work.

The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

A willingness to learn and take on new tasks.

No previous warehouse or laboratory experience is required. Full training will be provided.

Why Apply?

Competitive hourly pay.

Temporary-to-permanent opportunities.

Opportunities to develop new skills.

A supportive working environment.

No previous experience necessary.

How to Apply

If you are reliable, motivated and looking for an opportunity to get started in a new role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for one of our available positions