Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
A multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.
We are currently recruiting Warehouse Operatives (pickers) for our site in Aylesford, near Maidstone on a full-time, contracted permanent basis.
Job Description
Shift patterns:
Any Four days from Seven as below.
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday – 07:00am-19:00pm – 44 hours paid per week - £28,153 per annum.
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 07:00am–19:00pm – 44 hours paid per week - £28,153 per annum
Any Five days from Seven as below.
- Sunday-Thursday – 07:00am-17:00pm - 45 hours paid per week – £28,519 per annum.
- Tuesday-Saturday – 07:00am-17:00pm - 45 hours paid per week – £28,519 per annum.
Salary:
- Weekdays - £11.72 per hour.
- Weekend days - £14.06 per hour.
- Overtime rate - £ 14.06 per hour
Job description:
- Ensure all operational activity is carried out safely and in line with the company’s Health & Safety policy, SSOWs, and HACCP regulations.
- To carry out any operational activity as instructed which you are properly trained to undertake including but not limited to; Goods-in, Put away, Replenishment, Picking, Marshalling, Loading, De-kitting, Recycling, and damages.
- To reach and maintain the standards required to meet the Company's performance & productivity targets.
- Use the correct PPE for the activity/temperature range for the area in which you are working.
- Ensure that site practices, policies and procedures are followed and hygiene standards are maintained.
- To use all work equipment provided to you as instructed and to maintain the condition of that equipment.
- To ensure the correct documentation is completed where necessary for example; inbound and despatched loads.
- Reporting all MHE, equipment or building defects in line with company procedures and taking appropriate action to ensure own and colleague safety.
- Ensure all return streams are dealt with as per company procedures
- To assist the Stock Control team as and when required.
- To assist colleagues when required and to behave appropriately at all times.
Qualifications
- Experienced with the use of MHE (Mechanical Handling Equipment/Electrick barrow truck).
- You are comfortable working in a chilled 2.5’c environment (warm clothing required) You are comfortable with manual handling / case picking.
- You are able to work at least one weekend day.
- Experience of working within an environment where achieving deadlines and quality of work are critical.
- Good Standard of written and verbal English.
Additional Information
As part of its Drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Competitive salary
- Competive holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health cash plans
- Retail discounts via our benefit platform
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam
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: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative roles across Fowler Welch'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 Shipping & Trucking.
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 £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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