5 ORDER PICKERS – Droylsden

Bennett Staff

  • Droylsden, Greater Manchester
  • £25,921-26,722 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
We are currently recruiting warehouse operatives for Order Picking/Packing within the Despatch department at one of our clients Distribution Centres. This role involves accurately picking products (large volumes) via computerized 'Voice' controlled equipment & headset. Full training will be given for all successful candidates.The position is a manual hands-on role and includes a lot of walking from bin-location to bin-location. The role involves regularly lifting products and hand-wrapping pallets. The position also includes working in the loading bay and dealing with our distribution carriers on a rota-system. Applicants should be able to demonstrate they have a proven excellent record working in similar environments.Successful applicants will be required to drive fork lift trucks and training will be given to those who do not meet the necessary standard. We currently operate Flexi trucks (Pivot-Steer) and Reach trucks which are necessary to fulfil this role.Working HoursThe hours for the early shift are 6:00am to 2:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 6.00am to 13.30 on Friday. The hours for the late shift are 11.15am to 20.00pm Monday to Thursday and 11.15am to 17.45 on Friday. The standard working week is 39.5 hours per week and the shift patterns alternate weekly.To meet the needs of the business you may need to work regular overtime, typically this can be up to 8 hours in each week and in addition, occasionally on a Saturday morning. All employees are expected to have a flexible approach to working overtime when required.Rate of Pay and Overtime Rates The rate of pay for this role on alternate shifts is: –£25,921.48 per annum basic
equivalent to £ 12.62 per hourAfter completion of probationary period (13 weeks) increase to £13.01 per hour (£26,722.54pa) Monday to Saturday the overtime rate is time and a half and Sundays are paid at double time. Overtime is only paid after completing your standard 39.5-hour shift per week. All Salaries are paid monthly.Other Benefits23 days paid holiday per year plus statuary bank holidays (8).Extra 2 days holidays after qualifying period (4 years)Attendance bonus scheme (up to £600 per annum) after qualifying periodAccess to company money saving scheme, giving savings and cash back to over 800 retailers
  • All work wear and safety footwear
  • Free hot vended drinks & toast
  • Generous Staff discount products.
PerformanceWarehouse operatives are assessed on the following performance measures:
  • Accuracy, productivity and quality of work
  • Attendance record and Punctuality
  • Flexibility to work overtime and Teamwork
Fitness & HealthPicking & packing stock is a physically demanding job that includes walking most of the working day. If you suffer from a bad back or other physical impairment that will prevent you from fulfilling this role, you should not apply for a position as an order-picker.Basic Literacy and ArithmeticAs a warehouse operative, you will need to be able to read product descriptions and numbers and be capable of basic arithmetic. There will be a basic aptitude test contain four questions during the recruitment process which will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.Bennett Staff Bureau acts as an employment agency for permanent staff and an employment business for temporary workers. We recruit for roles based in Office, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Industrial and all categories of Catering staff.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.We aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 days. If you haven't been contacted within this time, your application will have been unsuccessful, and your details will not be held. We apologize that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest.

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