Casual Storeman- Edinburgh Zoo
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Position Overview & Specifications
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Storeman to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Edinburgh Zoo on a permanent casual basis, zero hour contract.
As a Storeman, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
- Unloading goods.
- Receiving Temperature control goods and checking against invoice.
- Inspecting for damage.
- Moving goods around a store.
- Stocking shelves.
- Stacking bulky goods safely.
- Picking goods from shelves and recording their movements.
- Data entry and paperwork/ stock taken
- Moving heavy pallets and goods around unit
- Completing ordering form
- Physically demanding
Could you bring your spark to Edinburgh Zoo? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:
- As a Storeman, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
- Conduct weekly stock‐takes
- Oversee and be responsible for all deliveries
- Store and rotate goods correctly
- Liaise with suppliers in case of shortages
- Deliver all goods to the relevant outlets within the agreed timescales
- good communication skills, written and oral in English, driving license is a MUST
- flexible attitude
- ability to adhere to all H&S and Food Safety practices
- previous food handling/catering experience advantageous
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: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Casual Storeman- Edinburgh Zoo roles across Compass Group'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 Catering & Food Service Contractors.
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 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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