Crew Member

McDonald’s; Hints; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain in England is seeking a Yard / Maintenance Person to manage stock unloading and maintain cleanliness. The role involves ensuring safety protocols are followed while handling heavy stock, emptying bins, and maintaining the yard. The company offers competitive benefits, including counseling support and employee discounts. Successful candidates may progress into higher roles, emphasizing internal career advancement and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Above-minimum wage

Holiday and sick pay

Employee discounts at retailers

Counseling and mental-health support

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safety protocols and use safety equipment.
• Experience in manual handling and stock management.
• Good physical fitness for manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper uniform and prepare for stock arrival.
• Unload stock from delivery truck and organize it.
• Empty bins and compact rubbish.
• Maintain cleanliness in the working area.

Job description

Shift Schedule

Yard / Maintenance Person Shifts: - Tue 10am‑7pm - Wed 12pm‑8pm - Thu 7am‑1pm - Fri 12pm‑8pm - Sun 2pm‑10pm

Responsibilities

• Ensure suitable uniform (high‑visibility vest, gloves, hat, safety boots) and prepare for McDonald’s delivery truck arrival.  • Push and unload cages from the truck to stock rooms; move heavy cages and boxes one at a time.  • Check all stock for quantities, temperatures, and damages.  • Unload and put away stock in designated areas: frozen, freezer, chilled, dry stock rooms.  • Follow First‑In‑First‑Out stock rotation and replenish store floor shortages.  • Break down empty cardboard boxes and place them into cages ready for recycling.

Additional Duties

• Emptying bins
• Compacting rubbish (loading machines – rubbish will be crushed to save space in larger bins)
• Cleaning any spillages outside the store
• Jet washing the yard
• General cleaning of the area you are working

Support and Benefits

The role is manual with safe lifting and carrying requirements. We provide: - Counseling, mental‑health support, life‑management and medical guidance. - A virtual assistant for smooth application and interview support. - Above‑minimum wage, holiday and sick pay, and employee discounts at over 1,600 retailers.

Eligibility and Interview Process

Before employment, we must verify your eligibility to work in the UK & Ireland. Acceptable documents include a valid passport or a valid UK/Ireland visa with a college letter where applicable. Interviews will cover values, attitudes, teamwork examples, and how you could improve customer and colleague experience. We hire for qualities and potential, rather than qualifications.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Employees often stay long term and can progress into roles with more responsibility. 9 out of 10 managers and 1 in 5 franchisees began as crew members. We offer award‑winning learning, nationally recognised qualifications, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working arrangements. We value talent and encourage internal promotion, with many executive team members starting in restaurants.

FAQs

• What type of shifts will I be doing and how many? – Shifts are scheduled to suit you, based on local restaurant hours and staffing needs.
• What should I wear to work? – Uniform is supplied; you will receive high‑visibility vest, gloves, hat and safety boots.
• How often do I get paid? – Pay periods vary: typically every 2‑4 weeks for hourly staff, monthly for salaried staff.
• Does McDonald’s promote its employees? – Yes, we encourage career progression and internal promotion.
• How old do I need to be to work at McDonald’s? – Minimum age requirements apply (details not specified in the posted description).
• Does McDonald’s have sustainability plans? – We launched a net‑zero restaurant in 2021 and continue working toward sustainability.
• How do I reach a premium shift? – Overnight shifts between 12am‑5am earn extra pay.
• What if I can’t attend scheduled interview slots? – Liaise with a virtual assistant to rearrange times.