2,243 Distribution Centre jobs in the United Kingdom

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring accuracy through regular cycle counts and stock takes.
• Operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) safely and efficiently, and ensure equipment maintenance.
• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures within the warehouse.
• Assist with the planning and execution of goods inwards and outwards processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Train and mentor new warehouse staff, providing guidance and support.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse facility.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental KPIs, including productivity, accuracy, and on-time dispatch.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff, including training, motivation, and performance management.
• Oversee all warehouse functions, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure efficient space utilization and maintain high standards of warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment for all staff.
• Manage inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Operate and ensure the correct usage of warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet trucks).
• Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to track inventory, manage orders, and monitor operational performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Liaise with other departments, such as transport and customer service, to ensure seamless operations.
• Report on key warehouse metrics, including productivity, accuracy, and safety compliance.

• Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is essential.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a warehouse setting.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts as required.
• Forklift truck license is an advantage.

Job Title: Distribution Center Operative (Late Shift)
Location: Slough
Reports to: Night Shift Supervisor
Hours of Work: 40- hour week (Additional hours may be required)

Salary: 30K

Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 12pm
During busy periods hours may be 5pm- 2am
Moving vans around the yard - A full UK MANUAL driving licence is essential

The business views the Operations and Customer Services Departments as key planks in its continuing growth; to be successful we must provide outstanding customer service every day and for every delivery.

Purpose of the Role: To provide support to the Distribution Centre Supervisors and the Distribution Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out order processing via the SAP /PMX System from answer machine and emailed orders.
• Picking of consolidated orders accurately against picking notes using HHT's ensuring FIFO system, including frozen product.
• Check third party picked orders against Delivery Notes while loading vehicles, according to company procedure.
• Loading of company vehicles in drop order in a professional timely manner ensuring the load will remain secure in transit and drivers have easy access to customer orders for delivery, including frozen product.
• Packing of frozen product using dry ice (where appropriate) to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained during delivery in non-refrigerated vehicles.
• Moving and parking company vehicles within the yard safely to facilitate loading and easy egress for drivers.
• Constant restocking of primary picking locations to ensure sufficient stock for order picking using FIFO system.
• Carry out regular stock checks as part of the stock monitoring process
• Carry out labelling & re-labelling of goods when required
• Ensure the Goods In / Dispatch area is kept as clear as possible at all times, especially at the end of the Shift.
• At all times ensure the Warehouse and related areas (inside & out) are kept clean & tidy, paying particular attention to trip hazards and be aware of Health & Safety for both yourself and others, reporting anything with the potential to cause an accident or harm.

Essential requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Comfortable talking to customers
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to carry out both written and verbal instruction quickly & accurately
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work and relate to people at all levels
• Positive, can-do attitude

Desirable requirements:

• Current Fork/Reach Truck Licence preferred.
• Experience of SAP or similar stock control systems
• Ability to work well unsupervised & prioritise work loads
• Numeracy & Literacy (English)
• Flexible can do attitude to cope with constantly changing priorities.
• Great team player willing to help others achieve targets.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Job Title: Distribution Center Operative (Late Shift)
Location: Slough
Reports to: Night Shift Supervisor
Hours of Work: 40- hour week (Additional hours may be required)

Salary: 30K

Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 12pm
During busy periods hours may be 5pm- 2am
Moving vans around the yard - A full UK MANUAL driving licence is essential

The business views the Operations and Customer Services Departments as key planks in its continuing growth; to be successful we must provide outstanding customer service every day and for every delivery.

Purpose of the Role: To provide support to the Distribution Centre Supervisors and the Distribution Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out order processing via the SAP /PMX System from answer machine and emailed orders.
• Picking of consolidated orders accurately against picking notes using HHT's ensuring FIFO system, including frozen product.
• Check third party picked orders against Delivery Notes while loading vehicles, according to company procedure.
• Loading of company vehicles in drop order in a professional timely manner ensuring the load will remain secure in transit and drivers have easy access to customer orders for delivery, including frozen product.
• Packing of frozen product using dry ice (where appropriate) to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained during delivery in non-refrigerated vehicles.
• Moving and parking company vehicles within the yard safely to facilitate loading and easy egress for drivers.
• Constant restocking of primary picking locations to ensure sufficient stock for order picking using FIFO system.
• Carry out regular stock checks as part of the stock monitoring process
• Carry out labelling & re-labelling of goods when required
• Ensure the Goods In / Dispatch area is kept as clear as possible at all times, especially at the end of the Shift.
• At all times ensure the Warehouse and related areas (inside & out) are kept clean & tidy, paying particular attention to trip hazards and be aware of Health & Safety for both yourself and others, reporting anything with the potential to cause an accident or harm.

Essential requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Comfortable talking to customers
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to carry out both written and verbal instruction quickly & accurately
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work and relate to people at all levels
• Positive, can-do attitude

Desirable requirements:

• Current Fork/Reach Truck Licence preferred.
• Experience of SAP or similar stock control systems
• Ability to work well unsupervised & prioritise work loads
• Numeracy & Literacy (English)
• Flexible can do attitude to cope with constantly changing priorities.
• Great team player willing to help others achieve targets.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Health & Safety & Facilities Manager - Semi Automated Distribution Centre Operations

Salary: Very Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Coventry (on-site, 5 days/week)

The Opportunity

A pivotal opportunity to lead the health, safety and facilities function at a major semi-automated distribution centre. This site processes over 150,000 items daily, supporting a fast-paced, sustainability-driven business operating at scale.

The leadership team is committed to cultural transformation, and this role is key to shifting from compliance-led thinking to a proactive, behaviour-based safety culture. You'll work closely with site operations, automation engineering, facilities contractors and senior management to embed best practice and raise standards throughout the operation.

Your Responsibilities

* Lead all aspects of Health & Safety and Facilities across a large-scale logistics operation.

* Conduct an in-depth audit of existing H&S systems, documentation, culture and training.

* Design and implement a behaviour-based safety programme across the site workforce.

* Drive engagement and accountability through coaching, team training and leadership influence.

* Manage incident investigations, RIDDOR compliance, root cause analysis and reporting.

* Oversee all hard and soft facilities services, including maintenance, cleaning, HVAC, contractors and utilities.

* Ensure robust compliance with internal and external audits, insurance requirements and site safety policies.

* Support interaction with the automation engineering team to ensure safe maintenance and upgrade activity.

* Monitor facilities spend and contribute to the CapEx and site improvement agenda.

* Build cross-functional relationships to ensure H&S and Facilities are strategic enablers, not just cost centres.

About You

* You have strong H&S leadership experience within logistics, distribution, warehousing or manufacturing.

* You're hands-on, visible, and comfortable leading change through influence, credibility and practical support.

* You've delivered cultural transformation in safety - embedding habits, not just processes.

* You're equally confident on the floor with shift managers as you are presenting KPIs to senior leaders.

* You have experience managing contractors and understanding permit-to-work protocols.

* Familiarity with automation environments, conveyors or engineering interactions is a plus.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

* NEBOSH Certificate (minimum); Diploma or equivalent preferred

* Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and auditing practices

* Experience managing facilities and site services in a complex operational setting

* Data-driven approach to managing KPIs such as near misses, LTIFR, training compliance

* Able to coach, influence and uplift team behaviours at every level of the organisation

* Knowledge of behavioural safety programmes and change management principles

The Site

* Located in Coventry

* 100,000 sq ft semi-automated warehouse and fulfilment centre

* Processes c.150,000 items daily

* Growing team with active investment in technology, systems and people

* On-site only role - hybrid working is not available due to the nature of responsibilities

Package Overview

* Very competitive salary

* Performance-based bonus scheme

* Benefits package including pension and annual leave

* Strong potential for future development within the business

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional with a track record of driving culture change in a warehousing or logistics setting, and you're ready to take ownership of a critical leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short note summarising your relevant experience and why this role appeals.

Apply in confidence quoting reference LX (phone number removed)

Adecco Newbury are seeking a Warehouse Operative to join Porsche at their distribution centre in Beenham to start as soon as possible.

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Porsche is a dynamic team, where passion and excellence drive every aspect of their operation. They are currently seeking a motivated individual to join their team as Warehouse Operatives, based in Beenham, West Berkshire

The Role:

• As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of our warehouse operations.
• You will be responsible for accurately picking and packing orders, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to our valued customers.
• Working closely with the rest of their team, you will maintain a neat and organised warehouse, with precise stock management and inventory control.

Why join our client's team?

• Flexible temporary contract, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Conveniently located just a 7-minute walk away from Aldermaston train station, our office is easily accessible.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days plus bank holidays after 12 weeks.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

If you are enthusiastic and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join Porsche's passionate team of Warehouse Operatives and be part of their success!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Health & Safety & Facilities Manager - Semi Automated Distribution Centre Operations

Salary: Very Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Coventry (on-site, 5 days/week)

The Opportunity

A pivotal opportunity to lead the health, safety and facilities function at a major semi-automated distribution centre. This site processes over 150,000 items daily, supporting a fast-paced, sustainability-driven business operating at scale.

The leadership team is committed to cultural transformation, and this role is key to shifting from compliance-led thinking to a proactive, behaviour-based safety culture. You'll work closely with site operations, automation engineering, facilities contractors and senior management to embed best practice and raise standards throughout the operation.

Your Responsibilities

* Lead all aspects of Health & Safety and Facilities across a large-scale logistics operation.

* Conduct an in-depth audit of existing H&S systems, documentation, culture and training.

* Design and implement a behaviour-based safety programme across the site workforce.

* Drive engagement and accountability through coaching, team training and leadership influence.

* Manage incident investigations, RIDDOR compliance, root cause analysis and reporting.

* Oversee all hard and soft facilities services, including maintenance, cleaning, HVAC, contractors and utilities.

* Ensure robust compliance with internal and external audits, insurance requirements and site safety policies.

* Support interaction with the automation engineering team to ensure safe maintenance and upgrade activity.

* Monitor facilities spend and contribute to the CapEx and site improvement agenda.

* Build cross-functional relationships to ensure H&S and Facilities are strategic enablers, not just cost centres.

About You

* You have strong H&S leadership experience within logistics, distribution, warehousing or manufacturing.

* You're hands-on, visible, and comfortable leading change through influence, credibility and practical support.

* You've delivered cultural transformation in safety - embedding habits, not just processes.

* You're equally confident on the floor with shift managers as you are presenting KPIs to senior leaders.

* You have experience managing contractors and understanding permit-to-work protocols.

* Familiarity with automation environments, conveyors or engineering interactions is a plus.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

* NEBOSH Certificate (minimum); Diploma or equivalent preferred

* Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and auditing practices

* Experience managing facilities and site services in a complex operational setting

* Data-driven approach to managing KPIs such as near misses, LTIFR, training compliance

* Able to coach, influence and uplift team behaviours at every level of the organisation

* Knowledge of behavioural safety programmes and change management principles

The Site

* Located in Coventry

* 100,000 sq ft semi-automated warehouse and fulfilment centre

* Processes c.150,000 items daily

* Growing team with active investment in technology, systems and people

* On-site only role - hybrid working is not available due to the nature of responsibilities

Package Overview

* Very competitive salary

* Performance-based bonus scheme

* Benefits package including pension and annual leave

* Strong potential for future development within the business

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional with a track record of driving culture change in a warehousing or logistics setting, and you're ready to take ownership of a critical leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short note summarising your relevant experience and why this role appeals.

Apply in confidence quoting reference LX (phone number removed)