Warehouse Operative

About the Opportunity …

Job Overview:          

• To carry out all trained warehouse duties assigned to enable the smooth end to end, efficient movement of stock from Goods In and Goods Out and ensure the timely preparation of orders to the highest standard of quality and accuracy
• The job holder needs to ensure that all warehouse duties are carried out efficiently, accurately and safely to provide a high standard of delivery to customers
• The job holder will need to be flexible, once trained, to assist in all areas of the warehouse

Available Shift Patterns & Pay...

We work on average 37.5 hours with a range of shift patterns available to suit

We work 12 hour shifts

Day shift 07:00 – 19:00

Night shift 19:00 – 07:00

Potential to earn between £11.46 - £14.86*

All shift patterns include some form of weekend working, which attracts an additional premium

* Inclusive of night/weekend premiums payable

Overtime is paid at x 1.5

Poundland have arrange of incentive bonuses linked to performance. 

Key Accountabilities:

• The job holder needs to ensure that all warehouse duties are carried out efficiently, accurately and safely to provide a high standard of delivery to customers.
• The job holder will need to be flexible, once trained, to assist in all areas of the warehouse.
• To safely operate all equipment once trained to do so
• Always adhere to safe manual handling techniques
• To wear all personal protective equipment supplied at all times within the warehouse.
• To report any personal injury, accident or damage to equipment, machinery or premises or stock
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the depot.

Know How:

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, previous warehouse experience of 1 year plus required and there will be opportunity of progression.
• You will have an excellent work ethic
• Good working knowledge and understanding of warehousing and distribution
• Able to embrace and adapt with change and accept accountability
• Has common sense and is self-motivated with a ‘can do attitude’
• Has obtained a good level of numeracy and literacy skills.
• Able to work as in individual or as a team player within the company guidelines

You need to have:

• Warehousing skills required 
• Previous MHE experience is desirable
• Use of safe Manual Handling techniques
• A strong work ethic coupled with common sense with a can do attitude

Benefits:

In return for your hard work, you will receive the benefits below;

• Good rates of pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Loyal service awards
• Colleague of the month scheme
• Overtime paid at time and half once you work over 37.5 hours
• Shop on site
• 10% Staff discount (after 3 months)

About Us

From one store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990 to more than 850 across the UK and the Republic of Ireland today, Poundland & Dealz has developed a reputation for offering top brands and quality own-brand products at an amazing value. We sell everything from food and drink to DIY, pet products to stationery, not forgetting our very own fashion brand, PEP&CO. We have recently invested £45 million in the business, opened new stores and revamped existing ones. We’re on an exciting journey, and you can be a part of it.

We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called Pepco which has 3,000 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our support and distribution centres, everywhere you see Poundland and Dealz, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be, from training to coaching and mentoring. Our seven core values and seven leadership principles steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.