Warehouse Operative - NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

Home Bargains; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading discount retailer in England is seeking a Warehouse Operative to work the night shift from 10:00pm to 6:00am. Responsibilities include general warehouse duties such as picking and loading. Full training is provided, and applicants must be at least 18 years old. Employee benefits include 28 days of annual leave and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Company pension scheme

10% store discount

Death in Service Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• General warehouse duties including picking, dekit, loading and decant.
• Follow instruction and adhere to health and safety practices.
• Work towards achievement of pick rate and other targets.

Skills

Good communication skills

Able to work to targets

Reliable and punctual

Able to work well under pressure

Available to work weekends

Job description

Overview

Based at our purpose built, one million sq. ft. distribution centre at Amesbury, Wiltshire the site supports our plans to grow from 580 to 1,000 stores. The site is one of the most advanced and highly automated distribution centres in the UK and runs 24/7.

The Warehouse Operative roles cover any 5 days out of 7, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• General warehouse duties include using an automated system (caddy pick) to pick products onto cages to be dispatched to store. Other picking elements include Order Picking Units (OPUs), Pedestrian Picking, Secure Picking and manual handling, as well as being on your feet for the duration of your shift - you can expect to walk up to 12 miles per shift.
• Follow instruction and adhere to health and safety practices and procedures.
• Complete general warehouse duties including picking, dekit, loading and decant.
• Work towards achievement of pick rate and other targets.

Shift information

Night shift only

Hours - 10:00pm - 6:00am

Full Time - 37.5 hours a week

Working any 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rotational basis

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Overview

• Follow instruction and adhere to health and safety practices and procedures
• Complete general warehouse duties including picking, dekit, loading and decant
• Work towards achievement of pick rate and other targets

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Good communication skills
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work to targets
• Able to work well under pressure and to tight timeframes
• Available to work weekends as part of the normal shift pattern (on a 7 week rota which does include a mix of weekend and non-weekend working)
• Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!