Warehouse Operative

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal retail client in Hull is seeking warehouse operatives for temporary positions leading up to Christmas. Candidates will assist with inventory management and order preparation. Competitive pay rates of £12.21 for afternoon shifts and £13.21 for night shifts are offered, along with the potential for career progression in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Training and career progression

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit for manual handling tasks.
• Reliable with a good timekeeping record.
• Proactive and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unloading vehicles and checking in stock.
• Sort and place items onto racks and shelves.
• Prepare and complete warehouse orders for delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Are you self-motivated and hardworking? Are you looking for Seasonal work in the run up to Christmas? We have the job for you.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client Gift Universe Group Limited who is based in Hull. Gift Universe have stores that are spread across England, Scotland and Wales and also have numerous concessions in place like Hamleys and Selfridges. Also, just like an eccentric relative, Gift Universe like to pop up at Christmas! Our client will open an additional 30+ pop-up shops just for the period making sure that we're as present as Farther Christmas himself. With all that in mind our client are looking to expand the team for the festive push and have over 80 immediate opportunities for full time, part time, weekends and odd shifts available that could suit your needs for warehouse operatives. Our Client is searching for successful candidates that are reliable, flexible, self-motivated and hardworking, to which could even lead to a permanent opportunity in the New Year.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the unloading of vehicles and the checking in of stock
• Sorting and placing materials or items on to racks, and shelves
• Collecting items from throughout the warehouse, preparing and completing warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to a schedule
• Performing warehouse inventory controls via scanner and or through a computer
• Stock counting and location checks
• Working both alone and as part of a team with efficiency and commitment to complete work and meet business performance targets

What we are looking for / Qualifications

• Applicants to have an attention to detail for quality control and despatch of customers' orders
• Applicants must be physically fit due to the nature and responsibilities of the role
• Reliable, well-mannered, dependable with a good absence and timekeeping record
• Conscientious, enthusiastic and willingness towards meeting deadlines
• Ability to work on your own initiative and in a team
• Proactive with a desire and attitude to learn and develop
• Excellent attitude towards Health and Safety and will be expected to work at a high standard
• Experience with working in the industry is advantageous but not essential

Role context and expectations

This role best suits upbeat and self-motivated individuals who enjoy working systematically and productively. The busy and energised environment relies on organisation and efficiency and with so much ground to cover in the line of duty it is important to ensure that you have a moderate level of fitness to enable you to comfortably carry out your tasks.

Picking and packing products can involve a substantial amount of manual handling including bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching and lifting. Having a good range of mobility is important to ensure you can work safely within health and safety regulations without placing undue strain on your body.

What we can offer

£12.21 per hour — Afternoon; 15:00 - 23:00

£13.21 per hour — Nights; 23:00-07:00

Overtime available if requested

Free on-site parking

Friendly and supporting working environment

Training and career progression