Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
You will be joining a growing multi-national business based in Pocklington, York. Our business involves the production of specialist, metal detectable and x-ray visible products which mitigate against foreign body contamination in food and pharmaceutical manufacture.
Based in our warehouse you would be picking and packing everything from single web orders to large intercompany orders. You would also be moving stock and unloading stock from and maintaining the keeping warehouse to keep the area clean, tidy and safe.
Responsibilities:
- Picking and packing orders.
- Loading and unloading of containers, stock and deliveries.
- Updating IT systems to ensure accurate stock control.
- Assist in unpacking, inspecting and quality checking products and their parts and re-packing.
- Raise quality assurance concerns before items shipped to customer or satellite facilities.
- Ensure all health and safety regulations within the company are adhered to.
- Maintaining a neat and tidy work area.
Requirements:
- Be able to work at a fast pace and meet deadlines.
- Deal with multiple orders simultaneously.
- Have a flexible approach. Although warehousing schedule is planned in advance, often project priorities will change.
Working relationships:
- Warehouse supervisor: You will receive training to bring you up to speed with local procedures and be your point of contact when difficulty arises.
- Sales team: Orders may be requested earlier due to customer interaction. You should be able to give updates on delivery of these.
- Company Directors: The company is structured for regular communication and updates with senior management.
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes.
please email recruitment@detectamet.com
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 Detectamet'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 £19,609 - £35,700 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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