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Job description

WARD are looking for a motivated Warehouse Operative to join our busy textiles team at WARDrobe. The role includes receiving, checking, and packing goods into large bags. This is a physically demanding role as you will be required to fill large bags with clothes and shoes, which will be loaded via forklift when full. You will also spend part of the week carrying out ‘drivers mate’ responsibilities, assisting the drivers with the delivery and pick up of materials. To be successful as a warehouse Operative / Drivers mate you should be able to; pay attention to detail to ensure that stock is bagged correctly, have the ability to organise your time and workload, the ability to work well with others, good customer service skills and the ability to complete physically demanding tasks.

This role also has the opportunity of progression to take on further responsibilities, take on new challenges, and increase your skillset through training and development opportunities presented.

Flexible hours are required for this role as the shift times will differ depending on whether you are in the warehouse or out on drivers mate collections.

Key Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of being a Warehouse Operative include:

- Preparing bales/ bags of stock ready for sale

- Assisting drivers with textile collections

- Unloading of lorries containing stock

- Supporting the Warehouse Supervisor with stock management

- Preparing stock for loading

- Additional duties as directed by your Line Manager

Skills and Knowledge Required:

- Excellent personal approach to work

- Ability to multi-task

- Excellent time keeping

- Physically fit and ability to use correct manual handling techniques

- Conscientious and quality focused

- Good communication skills

- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Material moving and Warehousing Occupations 1 years (preferred)

Warehouse Experience 1 year (preferred)

What is in it for you?

We offer a diverse role with the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, the ability to work on your own initiative and be part of a busy team.

Benefits:

- Access to Re-WARD Benefits

- Refer a friend scheme

- Continuous training and development opportunities

- Employee assistance programme

- Company Pension and life assurance

About us:

Today Ward Recycling employs over 400 people and operates a fleet of over 120 vehicles. The company is now managed by third and fourth generation family members who continue their commitment to developing waste management and recycling techniques, saving their customers money and helping them to meet and exceed their recycling targets. As a modern business, Ward are aiming to be a positive force in the world. We believe that if we treat our customers, partners, staff and neighbours with respect and dignity, we will succeed in both our business and sustainability goals. As a waste management and resource recycling specialist, the environment is close to our hearts.

We are committed to delivering market-leading performance on key environmental issues in our business, with our customers, our supply chain, and our end consumers.

Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company with a sense of purpose, committed to developing waste management and recycling techniques with an environmental conscience?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

* Company pension

* Cycle to work scheme

* Employee discount

* Free parking

* Health & wellbeing programme

* Life insurance

* On-site parking

* Referral programme