Stores Operative (Shift Basis)
Salary: £16.41 per hour
Benefits: 25 days holiday per year of which some must be saved for Christmas shutdown, plus statutory Bank Holidays, Profit Related Bonus Scheme (based on both personal and company performance), and optional Health and Pension Schemes after successful completion of the probationary period.
Hours: Full time; Shift Pattern 6am – 2pm and 11am – 8pm; Monday – Friday rotating weeks
Location: Wigan, WN5
About Our Client
Our client is a dedicated manufacturer and distributor of insulated glass consumables to the glazing industry. Through continuous investment and expansion, they have established themselves as a key player in their sector. They are built on strong core values – being Driven for Success, Friendly and making the workplace enjoyable, Respectful to everyone, teamwork-focused, and Inspiring Trust and Integrity. They pride themselves on being one big team of helpful, polite and flexible professionals committed to training and developing all colleagues.
Key Skills:
* Proficient in English with GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including Mathematics and English.
* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator Licence (willing to undertake conversion to 4-Way Reach FLT).
* Confident in all aspects of general warehouse and inventory management duties.
* Experience in receiving, checking and processing goods into inventory systems.
* Competent with barcode scanning and warehouse management systems.
* Computer literacy and ability to work on Windows-based IT packages including Word and Excel.
* Full Driving Licence required.
* At least one year's recent warehouse or similar experience advantageous.
Required Attributes:
* Able to work in a safe manner at all times, adhering to company Health and Safety policies and procedures.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
* Flexible and able to adapt to rotational hours and multitasking duties.
* Proactive, responsible, conscientious and dependable with excellent timekeeping.
* Effective communication skills with a friendly approach and respectful attitude to all.
* Good team working skills with willingness to support colleagues and production teams.
* Enthusiastic, honest and able to demonstrate integrity in all tasks.
* Good level of fitness is desirable due to the physical nature of the role (lifting items up to 30kg and extended standing periods).
* Can-do attitude with willingness to undertake additional training and embrace continual change.
Certified as Investors in People, it is our client's Policy to train and develop all colleagues.
Only those having the relevant experience should apply. Please note that due to expected high response, only successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of application.
Please note that for GDPR compliance, any unsuccessful applicant's recruitment/selection details will be kept for six months then deleted securely.