Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
At the core of our Chesterfield site are our Paramount team of Warehouse Operatives. We are looking for people who enjoy being a team player in an active role and a fast paced environment.
What’s the opportunity?
£10.90 per hour
£11.92 per hour Overtime
Unsociable hours between 20:00 - 06:00 - additional 90p per hour
Shift Patterns Available: Days and Nights - 4 on 4 off
Day Shift - 07:00 - 19:00
Night Shift - 19:00 - 07:00
About the role
You will play a key role working as part of a warehouse team in a chilled environment (we'll provide appropriate uniform). The role will include handling goods from intake through to dispatch, loading and unloading vehicles whilst adhering to our health & safety culture at site. Scanning and picking different products and moving stock around while working with our heavily invested modern electronic voice equipment.
About You
Whilst Warehouse experience (ideally in a chilled environment) is beneficial, we are also looking for passionate, adaptable and collaborative people. Full comprehensive training will be provided and in return for your achievements we also offer fantastic pathways and career progression opportunities, many of our current Team Leaders or Warehouse Managers have started their career as a Warehouse Operative. Our ideal warehouse operative will be able to follow instructions whilst working together as a team with pace and adaptability.
About Us
We are an award-winning supply chain specialist that works in partnership with Marks and Spencer, and our customers Tesco, Morrisons and 2 Sisters Food Group.
We are big on succession and being united by our core values which are Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical.
What You’ll Enjoy
- All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across M&S (T&C’s apply)
- Competitive salary
- Pension – Auto enrolment scheme
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rota)
- Well-being portal
- Discounts to major restaurants and retailers
- Subsidised canteen
- Free parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
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 GIST'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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