Warehouse Operative

ENGINEERINGUK; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering temporary warehouse roles in Wakefield. These roles require physical stamina and adherence to safety standards, with shifts available for day or night. Pay begins at £13.50 per hour, and no prior experience is necessary as on-the-job training is provided.

Benefits

Free hot drinks

Affordable meals

Multiple break areas

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Ability to follow safety, quality and production standards.
• Ability to lift products up to 23kg.

Responsibilities

• Unload, lift and relocate products.
• Scan, sort, and divert packages.
• Work indoors and outdoors ensuring safe operations.

Skills

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

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Employer Amazon Location Wakefield, UK Salary GBP 13.50 per hour;GBP 20.25 per hour;GBP 27.00 per hour Closing date 25 Jun 2025

Job Description

At Amazon, we understand that work doesn't stop on the job.
That's why we have warehouse jobs that work for you.

Role & Shifts
Temporary role, day or night shift available, full time, part time. Shift availability may vary.

Pay

£13.50 per hour for day time shifts.
£15.66 (£2.16 Night Shift Allowance) per hour for night time shifts.
£20.25 Overtime (40-50 hours)
£27 Overtime (50-60 hours)

Location
Amazon DSA7 and HSA7: Co-Located in the same building.
Grovehall Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0AB

Transport
No Amazon Provided Transport currently live for these locations

Experience
You don't need previous experience, you'll get on the job training

What you'll be doing with your team:
• Unload, lift and relocate products
• Scan, sort and divert packages containing the full range of Amazon's products.
After training, you may also:
• Move products using industrial trucks and machines, like forklifts and power pallets.
• Work indoors and outdoors in the yard ensuring safe operations for the team and our delivery partners.

What you will get:
- Competitive pay
- A safe, modern, and organised workplace
- Free hot drinks, affordable meals and multiple break areas.

Skills you need:
• Your safety comes first. You must be able to follow safety, quality and production standards
• You may need to stand and walk for long periods during your shift, this could be up to/more than 8 hours per shift.
• You may need to be able to lift (products up to 23kg), bend, twist, kneel and crouch
• You may be required to handle a full range of Amazon products, including alcohol, pork, beef and other animal products.

See what it's like to be an Amazon Associate and learn how our team works here

What's next
The application process is quick and easy
1. Apply online in a few minutes, with no CV
2. Have a 15-minute virtual chat
3. Our partner agency will tell you about the next available shift
Employment and recruitment process are handled by our partner agency Adecco
Those who receive a job offer will need to undertake a background check and provide right to work documents. For more information on the application process, please check here.

As part of the application process please watch the videos below so you are fully informed of what the job entails as this is an AMXL site this job is different to our traditional warehouses.

AMXL Fulfilment centre and Amazon intro : Click Here
AMXL Delivery station intro: Click Here
First day expectations VIDEO : Click Here

Do you need an adjustment to the recruitment process?
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial [phone]. If calling from Ireland, please dial [phone]. You may also contact us if you might need an adjustment in your new role and would like to initiate a request prior to starting your Day 1.

Need help to apply?
0808 164 9427 (freephone)
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Amazon does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this role.

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