Overview
Age UK is recruiting for a Stock Processor Warehouse Operative to join their dedicated team in Warrington. With over 260 shops across the UK, Age UK’s retail teams play a vital role in raising funds for the services and support the charity provides to older people. Based at our Warrington site, we are looking for a proactive self-starter to help generate maximum income for Age UK.
The successful applicant will play a fundamental role in sorting through donations, processing and distribution of stock, while maintaining a tidy and safe working environment. You will also be responsible for recycling unsaleable stock where possible and assist in the general warehouse duties when needed. If you are a motivated person with experience in a similar environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please see job description for full responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Sort through donations, process and distribute stock in a tidy and safe warehouse environment.
* Recycle unsaleable stock where possible.
* Assist in general warehouse duties when required.
Requirements
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Background within the retail sector. A, I
* Previous experience working in a warehouse. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
* The ability to recognise stock potential to generate income and the importance of attractive presentation. I, T
Personal attributes
* Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to a wide range of people. I
Great to have
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
* Working with volunteers. A, I
* Processing stock deliveries involving carrying and moving bags of stock. A
What we offer in return
* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
* Wellbeing days – 2 paid days per year (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
* Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
* Home & Tech – apply to buy Home & Tech items from Currys & IKEA, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Blue Light Card scheme
* You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
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