Warehouse Operative

Posted:
1/22/2026, 8:28:09 PM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ Dagenham, England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ IT & Security

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Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe

operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

Warehouse Operative           

Location: Dagenham 

Rate of Pay £12.221 per hour

Hours per week:37.5

Start Time : 13:00

                       

Job Purpose:

 

To accurately sort & distribute orders sent into transport into correct van routes/areas.

 

Key Accountabilities

  • Unloading CDC/RDC trunker correctly and safely.

  • Reloading CDC/RDC trunker correctly and safely.

  • Safe transfer of load to despatch bay.

  • Correctly sorting and distribution of orders.

  • Correct distribution/storage of trays/bins.

  • Adherence to checking off procedures.

  • Maintain standards in accordance with Health & Safety policy.

  • Damages awareness and procedures.

  • Understanding productivity.

  • Importance of security.

  • Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping.

 

Competencies

  • Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

  • Contributing to Team Success – Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

  • Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

  • Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions that effect employee safety.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

 

Essential

High Visual Accuracy

Good verbal communication skills

Basic written communication skills

Basic Numeracy and Literacy

 

Desirable

Any previous experience of working in a warehouse environment would be highly desirable. Driving licence preferable but not essential due to start times.

Key Working Relationships:

Regular liaison with other members of team and warehouse operatives

 

Level of Decision Making:

On occasion the Porter will be required to work un-supervised

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Manual Handling

It should be noted that manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending are “essential requirements” of this role.

Whilst we are committed to developing positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment, we have a duty of care to ensure we do not instigate or worsen any conditions that would prevent the employee from carrying out manual handling duties.

On that basis, for this role we cannot make “reasonable adjustments” for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties. If you are unsure as to whether this applies to your application, you must detail on your application form and discuss at interview any information you feel may be relevant.

Existing employees should keep their line manager informed of any changes that may affect their ability to carry out such duties.

 

What Cencora offers

​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Cencora

Website: https://www.cencora.com/

Headquarter Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2001

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Emergency Medicine ⋅ Enterprise Software ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical