Warehouse Operative

Why Join Sportsafe?

Since its conception in 1997, Sportsafe has grown to employ more than 65 people across three locations: Essex, where its head office is based, Manchester and Scotland.

Sportsafe provides the installation, servicing and sale of sports and fitness equipment to more than 10,000 customers across the UK, from the Shetland Islands to the South Coast, and internationally to locations including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bangkok. Our customers include primary and secondary schools, independent schools, sports centres, care homes, more than 120 local authorities, and fire, police and NHS organisations.

The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and is accredited by SafeContractor, CHAS and afPE.

Our Core Values

Our culture sets us apart from our competitors:

• Trust – having confidence in and supporting our colleagues.


• Integrity – acting honestly and professionally with colleagues and customers.


• Respect – treating all colleagues and customers with courtesy and consideration.


• Operational Excellence – maintaining high standards and attention to detail.


• Quality – getting things right the first time.


• Enjoyment and Passion – creating a positive and engaging working environment.


• Pride – taking pride in what we do and how we do it.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our busy operation—keeping stock moving, orders accurate and customers happy. 

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, check and put away incoming deliveries.


• Pick and pack customer and engineer orders accurately.


• Check products, quantities, fixings and accessories before dispatch.


• Maintain accurate stock levels and assist with stock checks and stocktakes.


• Keep the warehouse, workshop and yard clean, tidy and organised.


• Load and unload vehicles safely using appropriate equipment.


• Carry out daily forklift checks and follow warehouse procedures.


• Manage returns and ensure paperwork and stock records are kept up to date.


• Report damaged, missing or incorrect stock and any health and safety concerns.


• Work closely with Purchasing, Service, Engineers and other departments.


• Follow all company health & safety procedures and contribute to a positive team culture.


• Provide excellent service and support to both customers and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and organised, with good attention to detail and a willingness to work as part of a team. Previous warehouse experience and a forklift licence would be an advantage, but training can be provided for the right candidate.

If you're looking for a varied warehouse role where you can make a real contribution to the team, we'd love to hear from you.