Warehouse Operative in London, England at UOE Store

Warehouse Operative

Reporting to the Central Warehouse Supervisor

Location: East Finchley, London

Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm role offering consistency, stability, and a strong work-life balance.

About UOE

UOE is a fast-growing, award-winning, independent retailer offering stationery, gifting, printing and Post Office services across London and the Home Counties. We’ve just scaled to over 42 stores and 275 employees! We know that great retail can only be delivered by brilliant people who care.
We’re on a mission to prove that high street retail still matters, and we’re backing that with bold growth, serious investment, and an entrepreneurial team who are in it to win it.

The Role

We are seeking a reliable, safety‑conscious Warehouse Operative to join our operations team. Reporting to the Central Warehouse Supervisor this role involves ensuring the accurate receipt and preparation of stock into the Central Warehouse and back out to store network. The ideal candidate will be organised, physically fit, customer‑focused, and able to work well in a fast‑paced environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in operations within a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Goods In

• Receive, check, and store incoming goods in accordance with procedures.

• Consistency of inventory put away to allow for ease of subsequent picking and integrity.

• Clear and timely communication of all paperwork, and any related issues to colleagues and suppliers.

• Good Out

• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch to the store network

• Clear recording of all relevant information on the accompanying delivery paperwork

• Ship all deliveries in line with the agreed schedule

• Ensure relevant communications to stores regarding deliveries

• Stock Integrity & Admin

• Assist with inventory counts, inventory checks, and general warehouse administration.

• Team Working

• Follow all health and safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience in a warehouse role

• Good understanding of safe manual handling practices.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail.

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high performance standards.

Desirable

• Experience using handheld scanners or warehouse management systems (WMS).

Why Join UOE

• Competitive starting salary up to £24,000pa

• Real career growth opportunities as we scale as a business

• Friendly and approachable team

• Challenging work and autonomy in your role

Our Culture

At UOE, our culture is shaped by three core values:

Expert & Trusted – We know our stuff and do what we say we’ll do.
Hub of the Community – We’re here for our customers and each other.
Surprisingly Fun! – We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace, where people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities feel respected, valued, and able to thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know- we’re here to help.