Warehouse Operatives x10

Blue Arrow; Alfreton CP; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alfreton is seeking reliable Warehouse Operatives for a temporary full-time role. Successful candidates will handle packing, order picking, and stock management tasks in a busy distribution environment, with potential for longer-term opportunities and flexible shifts.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Weekly pay

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the warehouse environment required.
• Must be able to work full time across 5 days a week.
• Great literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders from suppliers and bundle them for dispatch.
• Packing & Picking materials into boxes at a fast-paced speed.
• Labelling parcels ready for same-day despatch.

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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Shifts: full time Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm up to 37.5 hours

Contract type: Temporary Monday to Friday full time position 37.5 hours

Hourly rate/Salary: £12.21 per hour up to 37.5 hours overtime offered over 37.5 hours at a higher rate of pay as and when needed.

One of Derbyshire regions most reputable and established companies are looking for the best reliable hardworking Warehouse Operatives based in Alfreton

Our client is responsible for providing goods and services to thousands of customers throughout the UK, due to their continued growth, short deadline of orders, and expanding customer base, they need a team that are reliable, happy with repetitive work and able to help them through their busy periods.

We are seeking a team of warehouse operatives who can work in a distribution environment, that is reliant on a speedy turnaround of goods coming in and then out again very quickly.

Why Apply:

• Fantastic company to work for - you're not just a number, you really are made to feel welcomed.
• Hot canteen on site with fresh food prepared daily at a cost.
• Great opportunity to get a foot in the door with some of our clients within the Derby & Derbyshire areas.
• Your very own app and portal to record your hours no more printing of timesheets.
• Holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Blue Aarow uniform
• Up to 33 days holiday after successful period of time
• Dedicated consultant
• Weekly pay

The Job Role

You will not always be working in the same location of the warehouse as there are constant demands in different areas, from packing, order picking, general cleaning, stock takes and stock replenishment.

A lot of the role will be repetitive however you will need to be flexible in the role you do as they require all warehouse operatives, to work all areas and follow instruction and simple methods.

Main Duties include:

• Receive orders from suppliers and bundle them up into orders ready for dispatch to thousands of suppliers in the UK.
• Packing & Picking materials into boxes daily, at a fast-paced speed
• Labelling parcels ready to be despatched the same working day
• Loading goods onto vehicles maximum weight can be up to 5kg so please consider this.
• Checking stock
• Packaging the product for distribution

The working hours are Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm with a 30 minute break.

You must be able to commit to these shifts on a full time basis once being accepted into the assignment. The position starts on a temporary contract to support the business with their busy periods throughout the year.

Our client can offer initially 4 to 6 weeks' worth of work, which may extend dependant on performance, and their order deadlines.

Don't worry once this position finishes, we will look to offer you alternative suitable work, which makes this role perfect for anyone looking for full time flexible work.

We do anticipate a project starting in July 2025 where a full time position will becoming available, to support the site, this is to be confirmed nearer the time.

The commute

If you have a car and are flexible with travel great it takes around 20/30 minutes from Derby. The site can offer car parking on site.

If you're limited to public transport, please consider this as it takes around 1 hour 13 minutes from Derby bus station, however if you live close to Alfreton there are bus routes available. Our Client is based in both the South Normanton and Somercotes area of Alfreton.

Requirements and skills:

• Previous experience within the warehouse environment
• Hardworking and reliable
• Must be able to work full time across 5 days a week 37.5 hour a week.
• Safety boots
• Able to work on a temporary assignment, happy to work flexible shifts. I.E. weekends long days if needed
• Live and work to company values
• Must be able to get to Alfreton
• Can work within a team
• Great literacy and numeracy skills.
• Must be polite and friendly, with excellent communication skills
• Happy to work on their feet for long periods of time and able to conduct repetitive positions, working at the same work station.

In order for you to be consider for the above position please CLICK APPLY TODAY, please note this is the quickest way to register with us.

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