Warehouse Operative - Fixed Term

Gist; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gist, part of the M&S Group, is recruiting Christmas Warehouse Operatives in Carlisle for a fixed-term contract. You’ll help keep M&S stores stocked during the festive season, with a 40-hour week and day or night shifts.

The role includes on-site training, PPE and a Christmas bonus potential, with pay of £13.41 per hour and additional premiums for unsocial, Saturdays and Sundays. Join a friendly team and be part of Christmas deliveries to shelves, ensuring products reach stores in time for the

Responsibilities

• Picking and preparing products ready for delivery to M&S stores
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Checking and scanning stock to make sure everything is accurate
• Moving products safely around the warehouse
• Using warehouse equipment and systems, with full training provided
• Working closely with your teammates to keep everything running smoothly
• Making sure safety and quality remain a priority, even during our busiest days

Job description

Job Title Warehouse Operative - Fixed Term Location Carlisle, CA1 3NQ GB (Main)
Job Description

Help us deliver a little Christmas magic.

From festive favourites and Christmas treats to the food that brings everyone together, there's something special about Christmas at M&S.Behind every delicious Christmas dinner and every festive favourite on the shelves, there's a team of people helping to make it happen.

At Gist, part of the M&S Group, we're looking for Christmas Warehouse Operatives to join our team at Carlisle on a fixed-term contract, helping us keep M&S stores stocked throughout the festive season.

Whether you're looking to earn some extra money for Christmas, try something new or be part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you.

To make the season even sweeter, eligible colleagues can receive a Christmas bonus

The role at a glance

• Pay:£13.41
• Location: Carlisle
• Contract: Christmas Fixed Term Contract
• Contract dates: 3 Month contract
• Hours: 40 Hours per week
• Shift pattern: Day shifts Sun - Thurs or Tues - Sat . Nights Sun - Thurs or Tues - Sat
• Shift times: Days: 0530 - 1400 / 1330 - 2200 rotating shift pattern and Nights: 2130 - 0600
• Additional premiums: Unsocial premium £1.30, Sat premium £2.02, Sun premium £2.55
• Christmas bonus

Be part of something special this Christmas

Christmas is a busy time in our warehouses, and every member of the team has an important part to play.

You'll help make sure M&S stores have the products customers are looking forward to, from everyday essentials to those extra-special festive treats.

Your day could include:

• Picking and preparing products ready for delivery to M&S stores
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Checking and scanning stock to make sure everything is accurate
• Moving products safely around the warehouse
• Using warehouse equipment and systems, with full training provided
• Working closely with your teammates to keep everything running smoothly
• Making sure safety and quality remain a priority, even during our busiest days

Working environment: Chilled temperature

It's a hands-on role where you'll be active throughout your shift, but you won't be doing it alone. You'll have a supportive team around you, with full training and PPE provided.

A few extra treats for you

• Full training and support from day one
• Paid holiday entitlement, pro rata
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• A friendly, welcoming team

You don't need to be a warehouse expert to join us. We'll show you the ropes!

We're looking for people who:

• Bring a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team
• Are reliable and ready to get stuck in
• Enjoy working in a busy environment
• Take pride in doing a good job
• Understand the importance of working safely
• Are comfortable with the physical nature of warehouse work
• Can work the advertised shifts throughout the festive period

Ready to be part of Christmas at M&S?

You might not be the one putting the finishing touches on Christmas dinner, but you'll be helping make sure everything gets to the shelves in time.

Join us this Christmas and help deliver the festive favourites everyone looks forward to.