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Warehouse Operative

Initial
Pay £23,986 - 25,000 per year
Location Woodford, Greater London, IG8, United Kingdom
Contract time Full time, permanent

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3.5

Rated 3.5 out of 10, based on 16 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Initial

Initial are a provider of Washroom Hygiene, Vending, Floor Mat Solutions and Healthcare Waste Management Services throughout the UK.

Job description from Initial

Initial Washrooms - Warehouse Operative

Key Information

This role comes with a basic salary of £23,986 per annum plus benefits including monthly bonus and access to discounts and cashback rewards

Initial Washroom Hygiene is one of the UK’s leading providers of washroom, hygiene and floorcare services. Our team of experts provide fully serviced hygiene solutions to our customers, which enhances their washrooms and ensures they are compliant within key legislation.

Expected OTE: £25,000 per annum, with bonus scheme

Permanent: Permanent, full time role working 40 hours per week

Location: Basesd at our Woodford Branch

The Role

Your role will be to support the Service Manager whilst carrying out and looking to improve the service provided by the Warehouse. Based in the Woodford branch, you will be working with your colleagues to create an efficient and safe environment.

As the Warehouse Operative, your daily responsibilities will include;

  • Preparing customer stocks for route delivery and assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles
  • Working as part of the overall service support team to ensure all work is completed to the required deadlines
  • Working with drivers and service management team to ensure customer stocks are prepared for delivery
  • Contributing to daily tasks including, packing, sorting and segregation of mats, rolls, sanitary bins, nappy bins and other customer stock.
  • Supports and liaises with service centre suppliers including Plant, Trunking, Drivers and Service management
  • Planning time to ensure that the service operation runs efficiently to support customer expectations
  • Organising work area to ensure that the service centre is efficient and effective
  • Focusing on supporting the business and meeting customer service expectations

Requirements

Requirements for this role:

  • A valid driving license would be advantageous
  • Previous experience working in a warehouse
  • Highly organised
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive
  • Demonstrate clear and confident communication skills with customers and colleagues
  • Capable of working independently and possesses a positive 'can do' attitude

Benefits

Benefits Include

  • Bonus Scheme
  • Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme
  • Enrolment to our company contributory pension scheme
  • Uncapped leads commission - although this isn’t a sales job, we reward you for passing on sales leads to your local sales consultant
  • RI Rewards - provides access to cashback and discounts from 3,000+ retailers
  • Refer a Friend - to work for Rentokil Initial (and earn up to £1000)
  • Long service recognition - which includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement following the completion of five years of service
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - which is FREE to access and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to you as well as your family and friends.

A Company Putting “People First”

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in 88 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider and its Ambius business is the world’s leading provider of plants and scenting.

As a business we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and in developing all of our colleagues to be the best that they can, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.

Our Social Links

Website: https://www.initial.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/initial-hygiene-u...

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InitialHygieneUK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rentokilinitialcareersuk/

Rentokil Initial is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse working environment. To find out how we process your data view our careers privacy policy here.

Job insights from Breakroom

Warehouse operative

Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products

What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:

  • Take delivery of goods and raw materials
  • Pack and wrap goods
  • Check for damaged or missing items
  • Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
  • Load goods ready for dispatch

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Night work
  • Cleaning
  • Physical activities

Map

Woodford, Greater London, IG8, United Kingdom

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What employees say

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Initial get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

Workplace

    Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Initial?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t recommend their team

    Do people at Initial recommend working with their team?

    Not many people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Initial?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Initial is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    80% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Initial

What Initial employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Being alone

    Worst thing

    Possibly getting sacked for having a wee

    1.0

    Technician at Initial, June 2023

  • Best thing

    Driving a van

    Worst thing

    Tipping medical waste

    1.8

    Technician at Initial, July 2022

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