via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Warehouse Operative

Gist Ltd
Hemel Hempstead Full-time
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Job Title
Warehouse Operative
Location
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7PZ GB (Main)

Job Description
Ready for Something New?

Looking for your next warehouse role? If you have previous warehouse experience, enjoy working as part of a team and are ready for a new opportunity, we could have the role for you.

At Gist, part of the M\&S Group, we’re looking for experienced Warehouse Operatives to join our team in Hemel, helping to keep M\&S stores supplied with the products our customers know and love.

This is a hands\-on, fast\-paced warehouse environment, so previous warehouse experience is essential. We’re looking for people who understand the demands of warehouse work and are ready to get stuck in from day one.

The role at a glance

Pay: £13\.79 per hour, increasing to £14\.97 after 6 months

Location: Hemel

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Any 5 days from 7

Day shift: 09:15 – 17:45

Back shift: 14:00 – 22:30

Additional premiums: Weekend and unsociable hours premiums

Environment: Chilled and ambient

PPE: Full PPE provided

What you'll be doing

Our warehouses are at the heart of the M\&S Food supply chain. As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll help make sure the right products get to the right place at the right time.

Depending on the operation, your day could include:

Picking and preparing stock for dispatch

Loading and unloading vehicles

Scanning and checking products

Moving goods safely through the warehouse

Maintaining accuracy and productivity standards

Following health and safety procedures

Working closely with your team to keep the operation moving

What we're looking for

Previous warehouse experience is essential. We’re looking for candidates who understand what it takes to work in a busy warehouse environment and can demonstrate relevant experience.

You’ll need to be:

Experienced in a warehouse or logistics environment

Reliable and committed to your role

Comfortable working in a busy, fast\-paced environment

Safety focused

Able to work accurately and efficiently

Comfortable with the physical nature of warehouse work

A good team player

Available to work the advertised shift pattern

Experience of picking, loading/unloading, scanning or working within a chilled or food distribution environment would be beneficial.

What you'll get

There’s more to joining Gist than the job itself.

20% colleague discount across M\&S

Regular hours and consistent work

Full training on site processes and procedures

Opportunities to learn new skills and progress within the operation

Paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata

Pension scheme with life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at major retailers and restaurants

Free on\-site parking

A supportive team and on\-site management

Ready for a new opportunity?

If you already have warehouse experience and are looking for consistent work, a supportive team and the opportunity to build your career with a business that keeps M\&S moving, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: previous warehouse experience is essential for this position.

Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to talk you through the role and next steps.

Your next opportunity could start here.

Vacancies may close early if we receive a high level of applications.

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Recruiter
Weston, Fay (Recruitment Advisor \- )

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WHO.229

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