Warehouse Operative

Salvation Army Trading Company; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 26 days + BH

Virtual GP Service

Excellent Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

25% Staff Discount

Wellbeing Commitment

Job summary

Salvation Army Trading Company is seeking a committed team member for a 40-hour weekly role based in our UK facility. The position is temporary and full-time, with responsibilities in processing donations and supporting textile recycling initiatives.

You will be part of a values-led organisation that prioritises colleagues, customers and the environment. The vacancy offers a structured schedule (08:00–16:30, five days out of six) and a benefits package that includes generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Friendly and engaging personality.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Self-motivated attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Able to work flexibly.
• Keen interest in the environment and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clothing Collection Division with warehouse processes and donation handling.
• Contribute to recycling initiatives and textile reuse goals.
• Work pattern: 40 hours per week, 08:00–16:30, on a 5-out-of-6-day rota.

Skills

Friendly personality

Honesty & integrity

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Interest in environment

Job description

This is a Temporary , Full time vacancy that will close in 11 days at 23:59 BST .

• Do you want to work for a company that has been independently accredited by Best Companies Ltd as an Outstanding Company to work for?
• Do you want to work for a company, that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet, and is the current recipient of the prestigious Charity Retailer of the Year award?
• Would you like to have some amazing benefits such as a virtual GP service, fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?
• Do you need a new challenge that not only helps you to develop your skills, but is integral to the community?
• Our managers lead from the front and takes their colleagues and customers on an amazing journey!
• Do you have excellent customer service skills, innovative ideas andare dynamic by nature?

Our busy warehouse processes donations from our clothing banks which are delivered onto the site by our collection vehicles. Our Clothing Collection Division is at the forefront of textile and recycling and the role you play will be pivotal to our success.

Work pattern: 40 hours per week

08:00 am – 04:30 pm, working 5 out of 6 days (Monday to Saturday).

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found in the Job Description.

If you:

• Have a friendly and engaging personality
• Possess honesty and integrity
• Are self-motivated
• Have a willingness to learn
• Are able to work flexibly
• Have a keen interest in the environment and sustainability

Company Benefits

• Annual Leave Starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy an extra week.
• Virtual GP Service Phone consultations available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and video consultations from 8am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.
• Excellent Pension Scheme SATCoL offer a Defined Contribution Scheme, with the company doubling your contributions, up to 6%, and giving you Life Assurance of 3 x your normal salary.
• Company Sick Pay This is paid from the end of your probation period and increases during your employment with us.
• Discounts All colleagues are entitled to a 25% discount of all original, full priced products sold by SATCoL.
• Wellbeing Commitment Our colleagues are our most important asset, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our teams being our single most important issue.

SATCoL offer many more fantastic benefits, please see attachmentfor details.

Why join Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL)?

• Be part of a continually developing and growing company who works tirelessly to help fund The Salvation Army’s vital work with vulnerable people in the UK by raising money.
• Work for a company that cares for its colleagues, stakeholders, community and environment and encourages reuse and recycling through over 240 charity shops and donation centres, and a network of around 8,000 clothing banks.
• We are at the forefront of textile reuse and recycling, and we work closely with our key partners, including some of the biggest retail and online brands. With the support of the British public, we have raised over £80 million over the past 10 years to help the work of The Salvation Army.
• We have a strong and positive culture, led by our values ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equality’ and our core purpose of ‘enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army’. We truly CARE.
• We believe in empowering people; therefore, our roles offer lots of independence. Whether you are part of our front‑line collections team or our central support function, we encourage autonomy and embrace new ideas.
• Whatever our colleagues’ workplace aspirations, SATCoL supports them at all levels to grow and succeed, believing in internal development and promoting from within wherever possible.
• We value every colleague, no matter what department or role you work in. Inclusivity underpins our strong team ethic and allows for collaborative working to help one another be successful.
• We offer a wide variety of opportunities that offer a range of exciting challenges and new experiences, where no two days are the same.

"I get the opportunity to help people, whether it be a customer with getting a great priced quality second hand item, helping our volunteers to get the best out of themselves or helping The Salvation Army helping people in crisis."

• Why I Work For SATCoL
• Shop Manager

"Working for SATCoL offers a great work/life balance, a competitive salary, great benefits, a welcoming team of like‑minded individuals and the chance to make a real difference."

• Why I Work For SATCoL

"Working at SATCoL is an incredibly rewarding experience. The organisation's commitment to making a positive impact in communities, paired with the supportive and inclusive work environment, makes every day truly fulfilling."

Our Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Equality

Salvation Army Trading Company

Registered Company no. 2605817
The Salvation Army registered charity 214779 and in Scotland no. SC009359

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.