Warehouse Operative

7 days ago


Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom Postscript Books Ltd Full time

Warehouse Operative
Full-Time (40 hours per week) - Permanent

Position summary:

Established in 1983 Postscript Books is an ambitious mail order, catalogue and eCommerce company based near Newton Abbot, Devon.

Our aim is to provide a books and people centric workplace that rewards hard work and respects knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and care for each other and the environment.

We do this by embedding a culture of learning, self-reflection and feedback, and encouraging initiative, communication and teamwork.

We firmly believe that people work better together, and enjoying the company of our colleagues in the presence of our ever-changing bookshelves is a fundamental part of being at Postscript.

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our team on a full-time basis.


Your responsibilities will include performing put away, replenishment, picking, and packing of both single and multiple orders, adhering to the expected standards.

It is essential for you to have knowledge of warehousing principles and demonstrate a keen eye for attention to detail.

This is a physically demanding role which requires a high level of manual handling.

The key duties of the role are:

  • Goods In / Putaway
  • Picking & packing
  • Replenishing stock
  • Any other duties in line with the role

Skills and experience required:

  • A good level of literacy & numeracy skills
  • A team player
  • Warehousing experience
  • A clear understanding of Health & Safety within a workplace

Desirable Skills

The below skills would be advantageous:

  • Flexi / Counterbalance licence
  • First Aid / Fire Marshal training

Working Hours
40 hours per week based on an 8-hour day rota, plus overtime where needed. The warehouse is open from 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday. However, this may be extended to 5am to 6pm during busy periods.


In addition to your contracted hours, you may be asked to work extra hours as necessary, including overtime when needed.


Terms & Benefits

Job Type:
Permanent (6-month probation)

Working hours: 40 Hours Per Week (Mon-Fri)

Salary:
£23,296 per annum (pay review pending)

Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays pro-rata

Our Comprehensive package of benefits includes:

  • Bi-annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous 50% staff discount
  • 25% discount for friends and family
  • Annual free book allowance in time for Christmas
  • Gym membership allowance
  • Free parking
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced pension after 4 years' service
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Option to buy/sell annual leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual Christmas and Summer social events
  • Free fruit
  • Eye Care vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme**Probation / length of service criteria applies

Pay:
£11.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 21/06/2024
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