Warehouse Operative - Rotating Day shift

Booker Group; St Helens; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in St Helens is looking for warehouse operatives for rotating shifts on a permanent contract. This role involves responsibilities such as picking and loading goods, operating handling equipment, and conducting stock checks. Successful candidates will receive training and support during their 16-week probation period. Applicants should have numeracy and literacy skills, and experience with high reach or fork lift trucks is preferred but not essential. A drug and alcohol test is required before employment.

Benefits

Site incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within warehouse chambers preferred, but not essential.
• Handle goods carefully and comply with safety regulations.
• Ensure goods are not damaged through mis-handling or faulty storing or stacking.

Responsibilities

• Pick and load goods correctly in accordance with safe standards.
• Operate all manual and mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Assist in stock counting as required.
• Report any faults or dangerous conditions immediately.
• Undergo any training required by the company.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Flexibility

Versatility

Ability to produce quality work

Tools

High reach trucks

Fork lift trucks

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for rotating shifts warehouse operatives to join Booker on a permanent contract with 16 week probationary period.

Successful applicants will be required to work 40 hours per week, with overtime opportunities in line with the Working Time Directive.

You will receive in-house training and support to equip you with the skills necessary to conduct your role.

Pay and Shift Premiums

You will receive the current, Hourly, basic rate of pay, plus shift premium, which is calculated on the basic hours that are worked between the following bands:

• 18.00 - 23.59 hours 15%
• 00.00 - 05.59 hours 25%
• Saturday and Sunday 20%
• Hours worked between 06.00 and 17.59 are classed as day shift and attract no premium.
• Shift premium is not paid on any overtime hours.

Site Incentive Scheme

Our colleagues also participate in the site incentive scheme which is related to an individuals performance.

Four-Week Rotating Shift Pattern

• Week 1: Monday to Friday 14.00pm - 22.00pm
• Week 2: Monday to Friday 06.00am - 14.00pm
• Week 3: Sunday to Thursday 14.00pm - 22.00pm
• Week 4: Sunday to Thursday 06.00am - 14.00pm

Responsibilities

• Pick and load goods correctly in accordance with safe standards of work instructions
• Operate all manual and mechanical handling equipment correctly and safely to avoid damage to goods, property or people
• Perform daily pre-equipment checks before use, reporting any faults immediately to a manager
• Report dangerous stacking, racking damage, obstructions and any other danger or irregularities immediately to a manager
• Assist in the counting of stock as required
• Assist in the issue of any paperwork, documentation as required
• Action re-coup of damaged stock as requested by manager
• Undergo any training when required by the Company
• Any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business

Qualifications and Requirements

• Numeracy and literacy
• Experience within warehouse chambers preferred, but not essential.
• Experience operating High reach or Fork lift trucks is preferred, but not essential. All suitable candidates will be offered training after probationary period.
• Handle goods carefully and comply with safety regulations
• Ensure goods are not damaged through mis-handling or faulty storing or stacking
• Flexible and versatile
• Able to produce quality standard of work

Additional Requirement

Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test.