Warehouse Operative

At the core of our Faversham 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?

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.

Pay Rates:

£11.94 per hour day shift

£14.92 per hour night shift

Earning potential: up to £16.11 per hour

Shift Patterns Available: 18:00 or 20:00 start, any 5 from 7. Alternate weekend working

What you’ll be doing

Using your voice headset, you will be given picking tasks to accurately locate, once validated you will safely transport the product and prepare them for dispatch. You will safely and efficiently unload and load inbound and outbound delivery vehicles as well as check product from suppliers.

What you’ll need

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.

At Gist we pride ourselves on providing the best journey for all kinds of destinations and your recruitment journey is no exception. Below is what you can expect from the recruitment journey

Upon success at application stage

• An initial call with one of our Talent team to discuss the role & you
• A competency based interview
• A final stage tour of the office and meet and greet with the team

Typically you’ll receive feedback on your interview within 48 hours.

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

About Us

Gist is a supply chain specialist providing retail distribution, primary and global freight logistics services across the UK and Ireland. At Gist, we pride ourselves in delivering innovative solutions and transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning more than 50 years.

We are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative and ethical.

Gist Limited is a subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.94-£16.11 per hour

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Faversham, ME13 7TW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you ever worked for Gist before?

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: WHO.FV