via Reed · 4 September 2026 ·16 days ago

Chemical Warehouse & Hazardous Materials Operative

Reed
Coleshill Full-time GBP 29,000 – 30,000
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Chemical Warehouse & Hazardous Materials Operative

Coleshill, Birmingham
£25,000 - £30,000 + Quarterly Bonus
Permanent | Monday to Friday

We are recruiting for a Chemical Warehouse & Hazardous Materials Operative to join a specialist international distribution business based in Coleshill.

This role would suit someone with experience handling chemicals, coatings, paints, lubricants, adhesives, hazardous materials, industrial products or regulated substances within a warehouse, manufacturing or logistics environment.

This is not a standard warehouse role. You will be part of a specialist operation responsible for preparing and shipping products worldwide while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle, store and prepare hazardous and regulated products.

  • Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders.

  • Prepare products for UK and international shipment.

  • Carry out stock control and inventory activities.

  • Ensure products are packed and labelled correctly.

  • Maintain high standards of warehouse safety and housekeeping.

  • Work closely with logistics and export teams.

Ideal Background

We would be interested in speaking with candidates from:

  • Chemical Warehousing

  • Paint & Coatings

  • Adhesives & Sealants

  • Lubricants & Oils

  • Chemical Distribution

  • Manufacturing

  • Hazardous Materials Handling

  • Industrial Supply

  • Aerospace Consumables

  • Warehouse & Logistics Operations

Experience Required
  • Warehouse, manufacturing or logistics experience.

  • Experience handling chemicals, hazardous products or regulated materials.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Good understanding of health & safety procedures.

  • Positive and reliable approach to work.

Desirable
  • Dangerous Goods training.

  • ADR, IATA or IMDG qualifications.

  • Counterbalance, Reach or Bendi licence.

  • Export packing experience.

  • Experience working with Safety Data Sheets (SDS/COSHH).

What's On Offer?
  • £25,000 - £30,000 salary

  • Quarterly bonus

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Additional birthday leave

  • Flexible working options

  • Ongoing training and qualifications

  • Career progression opportunities

  • Friendly and supportive team environment

If you have experience handling chemicals, hazardous materials, industrial products or regulated goods and are looking to develop specialist logistics skills, we'd love to hear from you

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