General Assistant Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our Warehouse team at Bents!
What is the role?
We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our Logistics Team. This is an ideal role for someone who is looking for the versatility & variety of a role within both a Warehouse environment & being part of the home deliveries team.
Whether supporting your team offloading a container, moving stock across our Warehouses, picking stock or helping a customer at our collection point, you will be at the heart of a busy Logistics team.
Your daily role as our Warehouse Operative will include;
- Stock replenishment picking.
- Working at height and adhering to Health and Safety.
- Pallet Handling.
- Organising stock and moving of stock.
- General Duties including sweeping and managing of cardboard.
- The role will involve heavy manual handling lifting.
Other details of the Warehouse Operative role:
- This is a full-time role offering 40 hours per week. Working hours will include weekdays, evenings and weekend work. A flexible approach is required.
- The role is on a permanent basis.
- The role meets National Minimum and Living Wages.
Who are Bents?
We are a family-run business with a reputation for quality, experience and innovation; selling everything for your Garden & Home whilst having Dining Facilities catering for over 1000 seats.
We have always been a business which has followed its passions, taken chances and strived to innovate, which is how it all began in 1937. Passion, experience and an understanding of quality and exclusive living have earned our family-run business a reputation for quality, experience and innovation. You can really feel valued and part of the family from the day that you join.
Why work for us?
- 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 33 days with length of service.
- Free onsite parking.
- Colleague discount from the day you join along with Family & Friends discount days.
- Long service awards.
- Birthday leave.
- Company pension scheme.
- Colleague recognition schemes.
- Free colleague & family events.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Onsite Colleague Bistro and excellent colleague facilities.
- Discounted Gym Membership.
- Training and development opportunities.
Plus much more!
If you'd like to join our team as our new Warehouse Operative then please click 'apply' today - don't miss out, we'd love to hear from you!
Logistics Operative, Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Delivery Assistant
Warrington, Leigh, Wigan, Glazebury, Culcheth, Golborne, Lowton, Manchester.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Other Retail Shops
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Assistant Warehouse Operative roles across Bents Garden & Home's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Other Retail Shops.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £6 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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