Picker / Packer (Nightshift)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are working on behalf of one of our clients in the Gateshead area who are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join their team. This is a temporary ongoing position with a view to go permanent for the right person.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Working from a pick list to pack and prepare orders and ensure they are sent out to the customer on time and correctly
- Working to daily targets
- Off loading deliveries, scanning goods on receipt, moving onto pallets and putting stock away
- Wrapping and sealing of products
- Labelling products ready for despatch
- Ensuring orders are completed on time
- General housekeeping tasks
Experience
- Experience in a production, warehouse or factory environment is desirable but not essential
- Any previous experience in the use of any Manual Handling Equipment such as LOLOPs or Fork Lift Truck experience
- This role does require manually lifting the materials so applicants must be physically fit
Nightshift hours are 10.00pm - 6.00pm Sunday to Thursday
Pay rate is £10.13p/hr plus £19.64 per shift worked (averages at £12.58 p/hr)
Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £12.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KES-V/5549-DLI6
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 Picker / Packer (Nightshift) roles across KES Solutions UK'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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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