Warehouse Operative

Redwick

1 year ago

Applications closed

Staffline is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to work in Tesco Distribution Centre Magor, Newport.

A public transport link is available from Newport to the Tesco Magor depot - Newport city bus number 5.

The rate of pay is £13.95 - £25.56 per hour.

The shifts available are:
Double days rotating shift pattern; one week of 6am-2pm and other week 2pm-10pm or Fixed night shift 10pm-6am

Your Time at Work

The duties of a Warehouse Operative include:

Using MHE equipment within a large racked and aisled warehouse to pick a variety of grocery goods - ranging from wine, sauces, shampoo, and confectionary to pharmaceuticals and domestic cleaning equipment.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect Warehouse Operative will be physically fit due to some heavy lifting and repetitive actions in the picking and stacking of the cages.

They will show a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in order picking and awareness of other colleagues whilst driving and have a good mind for timekeeping to keep yourself on track.

No previous experience is necessary as a Warehouse Operative/Production Operative as full training is provided.

Key Information and Benefits
Earn £13.95-£25.56 per hour
Opportunities for overtime
Rotating shifts/ fixed nights
Temp to perm opportunity
OnSite support from Staffline
Canteen on site
Free car parking on site
Free hot drinks
Good links to public transport
PPE provided
Performance bonus
Full training provided

Job Ref: 1TMA

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.

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