Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cogent Staffing are recruiting for experienced Warehouse Operatives for our busy manufacturing client based in Bradford, BD4.
Working Monday to Friday you will be expected to pick which shift suits you:
- 08:00 - 16:30 £10.25 per hour (Monday to Friday)
- 18:30 - 06:00 £13.37 per hour (Monday to Thursday)
The role:
- Picking large items from around a busy warehouse
- Loading and unloading containers
- Wrapping orders to dispatch
- Keeping warehouse and dispatch areas clean and tidy
- Moving raw materials to production and manufacturing departments
- Maintain stock, move products where required
- Helping to re load finished products onto vehicles/containers
The candidate:
- Must be able to work one of the above shifts on a temp to perm, permanent basis
- Reliable and looking for full time work
- Has experience in a warehouse environment
- Physically fit for heavy lifting
Cogent Staffing is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.25-£13.37 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradford, BD4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Counterbalance Forklift License (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative roles across Cogent Staffing'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 General.
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 £10 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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