Overview
Warehouse Operative
We are looking to recruit warehouse operatives who will be responsible for picking orders for our shops at our distribution centre in Monkspath - Solihull, West Midlands. This role is based in our frozen warehouse, working in temperatures of -18 degrees. PPE and regular warming breaks are given.
We offer a permanent full time position and have a variety of shift patterns available working 5 days from 7 each week, including at least one weekend day. We may also have some part time work available.
Shift patterns
* Day shift – From 10:00 to 18:00
* Late shift – From 14:00 to 22:00
Pay, hours and benefits
* Hours: 37.5 hours across 5 days per week
* Pay: £13.17- £14.28 per hour (depending on shift and age)
* Under 21 pay: £10.48 for day shifts and £11.88 for other shifts
* Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package, and more
You will be guaranteed a minimum of 37.5 hours work per week for full time positions and overtime is regularly available if you’re looking to earn more.
We offer
* 30 days annual leave
* Regular breaks during your shift (plus additional warming breaks when picking in the cold store)
* Full training provided
* Free canteen facilities
* 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials
* A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you
* Free life assurance
* Workplace pension
* A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel
As one of our warehouse operatives you will
* Accurately and quickly pick stock onto pallets ready for delivery to shops
* Keep accurate records
* Carry out general maintenance and cleaning of the warehouse
* Work within the health and safety requirements of the site
* Most warehouse operatives start with us picking orders; there may be opportunities to work in goods in and loading operations
You will need
* To be aged 18 or over to be eligible for this role (due to Health and Safety reasons)
* To be physically fit as this is a demanding role and you will be expected to achieve productivity targets
* A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work
* Although not essential, if you have experience of working in a warehouse environment or with manual handling equipment, please include it in your application
Supportive note
We welcome applications from Army, Navy and Royal Air Force service leavers and veterans into our distribution operations and work in partnership with Hire a Hero to support service leavers with their transition into civilian life.
A bit about us
Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.
We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.
Our warehouse operatives are the backbone of our distribution operation and are essential to ensuring our shops have everything they need to deliver a great service to our customers.
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