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Bespak is looking for a Warehouse Operator for the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE on an initial 6 to 8 -month temporary contract. The salary range for this role, including shift allowance is £32k to £37k (the range shows what it would be for a 12-month period), you will also have access to all internal job opportunities.

Working Pattern: alternating days / evenings – Week 1 - Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm | Week 2 – 2pm to 10pm / alternating.

Once you click apply, you will be redirected to our company website to make your application.

As a Warehouse Operator, you'll ensure accurate and timely completion of all warehouse activities, supporting production and customer needs. You will handle goods receipt, general warehouse tasks, and dispatch, adhering to operating practices and safety procedures. You'll operate material handling equipment, conduct inventory counts, and maintain accurate records. You'll also perform ancillary tasks like site transport, equipment checks, and contribute to a safe and organized work environment. You will be expected to follow ethical guidelines and report any safety or procedural issues.

As a Warehouse Operator, your duties will include:

  • Receiving, checking, and storing incoming goods.

  • Picking, packing, and dispatching outgoing orders.

  • Operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.

  • Maintaining accurate inventory records.

  • Ensuring compliance with SOPs and safety procedures.

  • Performing routine checks on equipment and facilities.

  • Delivering parcels across site using a company vehicle.

    Warehouse Operator, beneficial key skills and experience:

  • Good working level of Maths and English.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Health and Safety conscious attitude to work.

  • Proactive and adaptable with a 'can-do' attitude.

  • Forklift experience is desirable but not essential.

    Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical CDMO with over 350 employees, currently going through a period of significant site expansion. We are investing heavily to increase our capacity for developing and manufacturing sustainable pMDIs (asthma inhalers) with greener propellants, meeting the evolving standards of the industry, while providing comprehensive development, manufacturing, filling, and finishing solutions for a range of medical devices, including SMIs, DPIs, nasal sprays, and medical check valves.

    Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.

    As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.

    A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.

    Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.

    We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.

    We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.

    We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

    By applying to this role, you are giving consent to Bespak Limited to process your personal data for employment/recruitment purposes only. All personal and sensitive data processed to Bespak is protected under GDPR regulations. To find out more about our privacy policy please visit our website or contact the local HR team.

    Strictly No Agencies - Our in-house recruitment team manage all our vacancies

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