Warehouse Operative (Logistics / Retail)

Warehouse Operative (Logistics / Retail)

You know Next, but did you know they are a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 40,000 people across the UK and Eire. They are the UK`s 2nd largest fashion and Homewares retailer and for Kidswear they are the market leader. At the last count they have over 550 stores, plus the Next Directory and it`s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So they have gone global!

Position: Warehouse Operative
Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Hours: 40 hours various full and part time shifts all include at least 1 weekend day
Salary: £26,000per year
Benefits: Bonus scheme, childcare vouchers, life assurance, pension scheme, sharesave scheme, staff discount. In addition to a competitive salary the benefits shown below are typically offered for a job at this level. The exact benefits an individual is entitled to will vary depending on their competency level and / or contract type, therefore some or all of the benefits may not apply.

ROLE: 
As a Warehouse Operative, you will work with precision to ensure the accurate and timely receipt, storage of stock and the picking / packing and despatch of stock to their branches and customers. Maintaining a clean and tidy work area, you will ensure effective communication is maintained with Team Managers and colleague`s alike, raising issues of concern when necessary. 

You will need to be flexible and respond to the needs of the business, working in other departments when requested including additional hours and supporting other warehouse departments when necessary.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: 
a) Previous warehouse experience is essential.
b) Proven ability to communicate effectively within a team.
c) Able to prioritise and manage own workload often working to tight deadlines.
d) Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, quickly and accurately.
e) Able to work under pressure in a variety of different roles / departments.
f) Flexible approach to working hours.

DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
a) Previous experience within a retail logistics environment.

You may have experience of the following: Warehouse Operative, Logistics, Retail, Distribution, Warehouse Assistant, Stock Control Operator, Distribution Centre etc.

This vacancy is being advertised by Easy Web Recruitment, the UK`s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by Easy Web Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role.