Order Packer

**Job description**

Due to continuing success and growth, our client has recently completed a major expansion in its operations with a multi-million-pound investment to build a new goods-receiving warehouse.

**Positions / Role**

They are currently recruiting warehouse operatives for Order Picking/Packing within the despatch department at their Droylsden Distribution Centre.

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 Hours**
- The 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:
- £21,813.48 per annum basic > equivalent to **£ 10.62** per hour

After completion of probationary period (13 weeks) increase to **£10.88** per hour (£22,347.52pa)

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 Benefits**
- 23 days paid holiday per year plus statuary bank holidays (8).
- Extra 2 days holidays after qualifying period (2 years)
- Attendance bonus scheme (up to £600 per annum) after qualifying period
- All work wear and safety footwear
- Training to a recognised standard where required
- Full induction on all aspects of the job role and health & safety issues
- Modern and clean facilities throughout the warehouse
- Free hot vended drinks

For a Informal discussion please contact Stratton Recruitment Solutions on 0333 577 0353, where one of our specialist consultants will be able to help.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £21,819.48-£22,347.52 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Droylsden, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)