Warehouse Operative (Recycling)

Lidl; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Scotland is hiring a Warehouse Operative to ensure stores receive the right stock. Responsibilities include processing waste, checking vehicles, and maintaining efficient operations. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £13.30 - £18.95 per hour, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Ability to handle fast-paced tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail in a busy working environment.
• Self-motivated individual willing to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles into the recycling area.
• Process various types of food waste.
• Ensure efficient processing of card/plastic materials.
• Liaise with external contractors for recycling.
• Collaborate with the warehouse for waste handling.
• Report damaged items to management.
• Work independently on orders.
• Assist with cleaning and stock checking.

Skills

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Job description

Overview

£13.30 - £18.95 per hour* | Part Time & Full Time contracts | Shifts between 10:00 and 22:00 | Distribution & Recycling Department | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We\'re hard-working, focused and reliable. Just like you.

As a Lidl Warehouse Operative, you\'ll make sure our stores receive the right stock when they need it. From picking products to helping out in team tasks like checking stock, you\'ll roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You\'ll work through your orders independently to help get our 2,000-plus products into the hands of happy customers, taking pride in the fact that without you, our shelves would be empty.

In return, we\'ll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, with an additional £2.00 per hour for bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for nights, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We\'re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there\'ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we\'ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.

What you\'ll do

• Checking Vehicles into the Recycling Area
• Processing of various types of Food Waste from the sales / store team
• Processing Card / Plastic materials in an efficient manner
• Liaise with external contractors to ensure recycling collections are processed in a timely manner
• Liaising with the Warehouse to ensure waste is returned and processed in an efficient manner
• Report any damaged items to your manager
• Take responsibility for working through your orders independently
• Help out in any team tasks, such as cleaning equipment and checking stock

What you\'ll need

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• The drive to meet your goals and targets
• Excellent attention to detail when working quickly
• Self-motivation to work hard and make a real difference

What you\'ll receive

• 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Gym discount
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

You\'re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. If you\'re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

*Max. rate includes £1.50 extra per hour for hours worked in the freezer and £3.50 extra per hour for hours worked between 23.00 - 05.00.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company\'s receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.